Aimee Ryan

Shortcrust Pastry

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Preparation info
  • Makes approx.

    320 g

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      10 min

Appears in
Great British Vegan: Simple, plant-based recipes to cook the nation's favourite dishes
Great British Vegan

By Aimee Ryan

Published 2021

  • About

A great all-round pastry for pies and tarts. It's easy to make by hand (cold hands work best) or in a food processor.

Ingredients

  • 220 g/7¾ oz (1⅔ cups) plain (all-purpose) flour, plus extra for dusting
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Method

  1. If you are making by hand, sift the flour into a large bowl and mix in the salt. Add the butter in teaspoons and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until you have a sandy mixture. Pour in the milk, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until it comes together into a firm dough. If you are using a food processor, add the flour and butter to the processor bowl and pulse