23. Julie’s Short Crust pastry

Almost every flour dessert makes use of shortcrust pastry, and it is flaky, melt-in-your-mouth, and delicious. This recipe is the beginning of your baking passion.

Cook time 30 minutes

Serves 2 round 8-inch

Ingredients

• 3 cups APF
• 200g cold butter
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup cold water
• 1 pinch salt
• A dash of pepper

Method

Sift the flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl

Grated the butter into the flour and crumb it in

The result should be a crumb-like texture

Add the eggs and knead gently

If the dough is actually too dry, add a tbsp of water at a time and until a smooth, kneadable dough is formed

Wrap and rest

Roll when ready to use