Shortcrust pastry is a crumbly, buttery basic pastry used for pies and tartlet bases. Its sandy texture in the mouth makes it one of the most popular pastries in baking.
With a little technique, this recipe is easy to make successfully. The quantities and detailed steps are provided in the recipe card on this page.
- Preparation
- 15 minutes
- Cooking
- 10 minutes
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