Short Crust Pastry

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

250g All Purpose Flour

1 stp Salt

125g Butter or Baking Margarine

3-6 tbsp cold water

Directions

1. Sift the plain flour into a large bowl or

the largest bowl of a food processor. Add the diced butter and either rub in with your fingertips, or, if using a food processor, pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the salt and mix again.

2. Tip the mixture onto a surface and gently bring it together with your hands, then shape into a disc.

3. Gradually add the liquid by starting with 1 tbsp milk or water, then adding a little more until the mixture comes together to form a dough.

4. Wrap in cling film and chill for at least 20 minutes before using.