For an extra flaky crust, use very cold ingredients and handle the dough as little as possible. If you don't have a food processor, you can cut the butter and shortening into the flour using a pastry blender or your fingertips. To prevent the crust from shrinking during baking, dock the bottom with a fork before adding the filling. This pastry can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
British Shortcrust Pie Pastry
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS20
Delight in the simple elegance of British Shortcrust Pie Pastry, a foundational recipe for creating tender and crumbly crusts perfect for both sweet and savory pies. This recipe yields a delightfully buttery and melt-in-your-mouth texture that will elevate your baking creations.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate48 g
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Cholesterol61 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein7 g
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Saturated Fat21 g
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Sodium166 mg
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Sugar0 g
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Fat49 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
30 mins
In a food processor, combine the flour, chilled butter, and shortening. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (approximately 30 seconds).
02
Step
1 mins
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition, until the dough just comes together and forms a soft, pliable ball (approximately 1-2 minutes). Be careful not to over-process.
03
Step
30 mins
Gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Form it into a disc, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days. This chilling period allows the gluten to relax, resulting in a more tender crust.
04
Step
5 mins
Before rolling, let the dough sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to your desired thickness for your pie or tart recipe. Transfer to your pie dish and proceed with your recipe.
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Trevion Crooks
Jun 26, 2025The chilling time is crucial! Don't skip it. It makes all the difference in the texture of the crust.
Ena Von
Jun 14, 2025This recipe is fantastic! The crust turned out perfectly flaky and tender.
Antonio Langosh
May 7, 2025I've tried other shortcrust pastry recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and tastes amazing.
Terrence Vandervort
May 5, 2025I added a pinch of salt to the flour and it really enhanced the flavor.