Shortcrust Pastry Dough | Easy and quick | No food processor - Matin's kitchen

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides 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; cake flour is often cheaper.

egg yolk

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while aquafaba is often less expensive.

Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl.

Cut in cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Mix in eggs until just combined.

Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish.

Transfer the rolled dough to the pie dish and trim excess.

Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling.

Chill the crust for another 15 minutes before baking.

Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or beans.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.

Remove the weights and parchment, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes if needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens