Basic Short Crust Pastry

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August 30, 2025

Food processor short crust pastry

Servings 1 batch
Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gm Plain flour
  • 125 gm Butter, unsalted
  • 1-3 tbsp Water
  • 1 pn Salt

Instructions
 

  • Sift the flour and salt into the food processor, then dice the cold salted butter and add to the food processor.
  • Pulse the mixture to a coarse breadcrumb texture. The butter should all be completely incorporated at this point.
  • Gradually add the liquid by starting with 1 tbsp milk or water, then adding a little more until the mixture comes together to form a dough.
  • Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Course: Basics
Keyword: flaky pastry, pastry, short crust
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