Shortcrust Pastry Dough
Master the art of creating perfectly tender and versatile shortcrust pastry dough with this simple yet essential recipe. Made with just a handful of ingredients—cold, diced butter, all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and optional caster sugar for sweet treats—this dough comes together effortlessly in under 20 minutes. The key is working quickly with cold ingredients to achieve a crumbly, breadcrumb-like texture before binding it with a touch of cold water. Ideal for both sweet and savory applications, this chilled dough rolls out beautifully to bring flaky pies, golden tarts, and buttery quiches to life. Elevate your homemade baking with this classic shortcrust pastry recipe that guarantees deliciously crisp results every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 125 grams unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 25 grams caster sugar (optional, for sweet recipes)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Place the all-purpose flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Add the cold, diced butter to the flour. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Work quickly to prevent the butter from warming up.
If making a sweet pastry, stir in the caster sugar at this stage.
Add 2 tablespoons of cold water to the mixture. Use a knife or your hands to bring the dough together. If the dough is too dry, add a little more cold water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it forms a firm but pliable dough.
Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface and gently knead it into a smooth ball. Do not overwork the dough to avoid it becoming tough.
Wrap the pastry in plastic wrap or parchment paper and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before rolling out and using in your recipe of choice.
When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to the desired thickness and shape for your pie, tart, or quiche.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.1 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.6 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 154 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.8 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6% | |
*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.
