Shortcrust Pastry
Shortcrust pastry or shortcrust dough is a buttery, crumbly pastry dough which is often used as a base for tarts. This is an eggless version.
Easy
Total Time
10 minutes
Servings
1 crust
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
150 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
2
100 g (½ cup) caster sugar
3
1 tsp grated lemon rind
4
120 g (1 cup) plain flour, plus extra for dusting
5
120 g (¾ cup) potato flour
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Cream together butter, sugar, and lemon rind in a bowl.
2
Sift together the plain and potato flours into a mound.
3
Make a well in the center of the mound and add the creamed mixture.
4
Knead lightly until the dough is consistent.
5
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour before use.
1 hour