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Basic Short Crust Pastry
Preparation info
- Makes
one
8 inch 20 cm ) Pie Crust - Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
By Taymer Mason
Published 2021
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 1½ teaspoons 3 tablespoons 1½
Method
- Mix the margarine and shortening lightly, then refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- 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
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