Shortcrust pastry Flashcards
1
Q
What do you do first?
A
Sieve the flour in a bowl and rub in butter
2
Q
What will the mixture look like when the flour and butter have been rubbed in?
A
Breadcrumbs
3
Q
What do you do after the mixture resembles breadcrumbs?
A
Stir in salt and add in water.
4
Q
How do you know you’ve added enough water?
A
It will form a dough that is not sticky.
5
Q
What do you do after you have added water?
A
Knead the dough on a floured surface then chill in fridge until needed.
6
Q
What ingredients do you need for Shortcrust and how much?
A
225g Plain flour
100g plain butter
Pinch of salt
2-3tbsp water
