Basic Shortcrust Pastry A type of pastry used for the base of tarts or pies. By Sanjeev Kapoor 26 Feb 2016 in Recipes Course New Update Main Ingredients Refined flour, Butter Cuisine American Course Desserts Prep Time 31-40 minutes Cook time 0-5 minutes Serve 4 Taste Sweet Level of Cooking Easy Others Veg Advertisment Ingredients list for Basic Shortcrust Pastry 1 cup Refined flour 60 grams Butter chilled and chopped Method Advertisment Place flour and butter in a food processor and process until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. If mixing by hand, rub butter in with fingertips.While the processor motor is running, add drops of iced water until dough holds together. If not using a processor mix with a knife or a wooden spoon. Or can mix with hands and make a dough without kneading much. You will need approximately two and a half tablespoons of water. Press dough into a ball, wrap in a greaseproof paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes before rolling or shaping. This pastry can be stored in refrigerator for two days or in the freezer for up to three months. Nutrition Info Calories 855 Carbohydrates 88.7 Protein 13.2 Fat 49.7 #Butter Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article