Rich Shortcrust Pastry

A rich shortcrust pastry is easy to prepare with 5 simple ingredients you likely have on hand and is ready in less than 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 140 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup cold water
• 1.5 cups butter
• 1.5 teaspoons salt, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut butter into the flour mixture until it is the consistency of breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Turn dough onto a floured work surface and cut into 4 portions. Refrigerate dough for 15 to 30 minutes before using.

Step 3

Lightly beat eggs together in a separate bowl; stir into butter-flour mixture. Add water, a few tablespoons at a time, and mix just until incorporated, using your hands to bring dough together.