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10 mins
Shortcrust Pastry
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients for Shortcrust Pastry
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8 oz
plain flour (all purpose flour)
pinch of salt
2 oz
butter or margarine
2 oz
lard
1 - 2 tablespoons
water
How to Cook Shortcrust Pastry
- Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt. Rub in the margarine and the lard using your hands until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add a little cold water (about 1-2 tablespoons per 8oz (225g) of flour) then turn out onto a lightly-floured board or flat surface. Knead it lightly using the heels of your hands and your knuckles, then roll to the desired shape, size, thickness etc.
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Once made, chill the pastry in the fridge until it is required.
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