Homemade Shortcrust Pastry

recipe

• Step 1
  In a large bowl, mix : the flour, icing sugar & a pinch of salt (quantity for 1 dough).
• Step 2
  Add the softened butter* and combine with the dry ingredients using the tip of your fingers to form a crumbly texture. *Check out our tips for this step
• Step 3
  Add in the egg and continue mixing with the tip of your fingers to form a dough ball. If the dough is too wet & sticky to the touch, add flour little by little. Set aside in the fridge for approx 30 mins.
• Step 4
  If you wish to blind-bake the dough, preheat the oven to 180°C. Sprinkle some flour onto a clean surface and roll-out the dough with a rolling pin. Tip: roll the dough onto the rolling pin & roll in out gently into a tart mold.
• Step 5
  Cut off any excess dough using a sharp knife and prick the shortcrust pastry using a fork. Bake for 15 minutes at 180°C, until lightly golden. Add the filling of your choice & enjoy !