Shortcrust pastry is a versatile and fundamental recipe for many delicious desserts like pies, tarts, and quiches. This basic sweet shortcrust pastry recipe is simple, using only a few ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. It provides a crisp, buttery crust that pairs perfectly with various sweet fillings.
- Ensure your butter is cold before you start. Cold butter helps create that flaky texture.
- Use a food processor for a quicker and more uniform mixing process.
- Do not overwork the dough, as this can lead to a tough pastry.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This helps prevent shrinkage during baking.
- If the dough cracks while rolling, you can patch it up easily by pressing the cracks back together or by adding small pieces of dough to cover the gaps.
By following these simple steps and tips, you can create a delightful sweet shortcrust pastry that will serve as the perfect base for your favorite sweet desserts. Once baked, this pastry will reward you with a crisp and buttery texture that will enhance the flavors of your chosen fillings.
Nutrition Facts | |
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Serving Size | 90 grams |
Energy | |
Calories 420kcal | 17% |
Protein | |
Protein 7g | 4% |
Carbohydrates | |
Carbohydrates 44g | 12% |
Fiber 1.41g | 4% |
Sugar 8g | 8% |
Fat | |
Fat 24g | 29% |
Saturated 13g | 43% |
Cholesterol 110mg | - |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A 220ug | 25% |
Choline 44mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 0.15mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 0.02mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 0.75mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 0.05mg | 3% |
Vitamin B9 18ug | 5% |
Vitamin B12 0.08ug | 3% |
Vitamin C 0.00mg | 0% |
Vitamin E 0.27mg | 2% |
Vitamin K 2.10ug | 2% |
Minerals | |
Calcium, Ca 22mg | 2% |
Copper, Cu 0.11mg | 0% |
Iron, Fe 0.69mg | 6% |
Magnesium, Mg 18mg | 4% |
Phosphorus, P 81mg | 7% |
Potassium, K 80mg | 2% |
Selenium, Se 12ug | 22% |
Sodium, Na 6mg | 0% |
Zinc, Zn 0.66mg | 6% |
Water | |
Water 16g | - |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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