Shortcrust pastry recipes
Probably the most useful and versatile pastry, shortcrust is a crumbly pastry that is ideal for both sweet and savoury pies and tarts. The degree of ‘shortness’ or crisp crumbliness the pastry has depends on the amount and type of fat incorporated into the flour and the way in which the pastry is handled.
by The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Food team
This is a quick and easy recipe for shortcrust pastry. If you're new to making pastry, you won't believe how simple it can be. You can make it by hand or in a food processor. The secret is to handle the pastry as little as possible, and give it time to rest before baking.
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