Basic Short Crust Pastry

Preparation info
  • Makes

    one

    8 inch 20 cm ) Pie Crust
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Caribbean Vegan: Plant-Based, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion

By Taymer Mason

Published 2021

  • About

This pastry works well for pie crusts and patties. It has that melt-in-your-mouth feel typical of short crust. Please review my rules for short crust pastry making.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons plus teaspoons vegan margarine
  • 3 tablespoons plus

Method

  1. Mix the margarine and shortening lightly, then refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. Cut the fat into smaller portions and add it to the flour. Using a pastry blender or your fingers and, working quickly and lightly, rub the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Add the salt. Add the water a tablespoon at a time, mixing only briefly after each ad