Fail-Proof Shortcrust Pastry Recipe (Ready in Minutes)

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while cake flour is often cheaper.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Add water and butter, mix by hand until it starts to clump.

Lightly knead with a bit of flour.

Roll out the dough.

Transfer to a 9.5-inch (24 cm) pan.

Prick the base with a fork.

Ready to fill or blind-bake with weights for 15 minutes at 350°F (180°C).

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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