Cooking Method For Shortcrust Pastry

Foolproof Shortcrust Pastry (Food Processor Method, …

WebJun 2, 2023 · Instructions. Cut the butter into small cubes and arrange on a small plate. Freeze for 20 minutes. Add the flour and salt to a food …

1. Cut the butter into small cubes and arrange on a small plate. Freeze for 20 minutes.
2. Add the flour and salt to a food processor, then pulse to combine. Add the butter and process for 10 continuous seconds, until the mixture looks like coarse breadcrumbs.
3. Add the egg and process for 5 seconds. Add the ice water and process for 20 seconds. The dough should now start clumping together. Turn the mixture out onto a work surface. The mixture will easily hold together when pressed. Using your hands, gather the dough into a ball then flatten into a disk, kneading it as lightly as possible.
4. If you’re making shortcrust pastry right before you need to use it, gather it into a disk, set it on a lightly floured surface, and roll it out to the required size. Ease into to a pie or tart pan, lay flat on a baking sheet, or cut out and fit into muffin pans if making tartlets. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour. Use as instructed by the recipe.

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