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Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

Ingredients

225g/8oz plain flour

pinch salt

100g butter

25g/1oz caster sugar

1 egg yolk

1 tbsp cold water

Method

  1. Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl.

  2. Cut the butter into the flour and then rub between the fingertips until a fine breadcrumb consistency is achieved.

  3. Add the sugar. Mix to a firm dough with the egg yolk and a little water.

  4. Allow to rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before using.

©2023 by Pete Newbold.

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