Today I decided to publish the Shortcrust Pastry how to make it perfect for any occasion, a typical dough of French cuisine great for making desserts or the famous quiche or even simple savory pies.
A quick dough that you can also prepare in advance and keep in the fridge but also if prepared at the moment if you are in a hurry and it will save your dinner or lunch.
A light and tasty base that will give crunchiness even to the most varied appetizers maybe to serve at a buffet or why not for a tasty aperitif.
Below I leave some ideas to make with the shortcrust pastry base and then right after the photo let’s find out how to prepare the Shortcrust Pastry!!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 40 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 1.87 lbs
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the Shortcrust Pastry How to Make it Perfect
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter (soft)
- 1/2 cup water (cold from fridge)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Rolling pin
Preparation Shortcrust Pastry
To make the Shortcrust Pastry perfectly, sift the flour into a large bowl.
The indicated doses are for at least 2 savory pies covered on top as well, so adjust accordingly.
Add the salt and sugar to the flour, then the soft butter in pieces and work quickly with your fingertips.
You should obtain a very sandy dough without working it too much.
Add the very cold water from the fridge and help it incorporate well with a spatula.
Turn the mixture onto the work surface and form a dough, working as little as possible to avoid warming it.
Wrap the shortcrust pastry in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 40 minutes.
Remember that the longer it rests, the better it is.
Once the Shortcrust Pastry has rested, you can roll it out with the help of a rolling pin and make your savory pies, sweet tartlets, or appetizers.
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How to store the Shortcrust Pastry How to Make it Perfect
You can store it in the refrigerator tightly closed with cling film in contact or inside an airtight container for 1 day.
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