Basic Short Crust Pastry
Master the art of pastry-making with this versatile Basic Short Crust Pastry recipe, a must-have in every baker's repertoire. Crafted with just a handful of pantry staples—flour, cold butter, and a touch of salt—this recipe creates a rich, buttery dough that's delightfully crisp and tender once baked. Customize it effortlessly by adding sugar for a sweet pastry, perfect for desserts like tarts and pies. The key to success lies in using cold ingredients and minimal handling to achieve that flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether you're preparing a savory quiche or a luscious fruit tart, this quick and simple pastry dough, ready in just 15 minutes, is your go-to foundation for endless culinary creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 125 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Optional: Granulated sugar (for sweet pastry)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, sift the all-purpose flour and salt together. If making a sweet pastry, add the granulated sugar and mix to combine.
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the bowl. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. You can also use a pastry cutter or a food processor to achieve this texture.
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time. Use a fork or your hands to combine the mixture until it forms a rough dough. Avoid overworking the dough as this can result in a tough pastry.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently shape it into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the dough to rest and the butter to chill.
When ready to use, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to the desired thickness (about 2-3 mm) and fit it into your tart or pie dish.
Trim any excess dough and use the pastry as required for your recipe, whether baking it blind for a tart shell or filling it directly for a pie.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.0 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.4 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 273 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 1962 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.3 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
