How to make shortcrust pastry

  • 31 October 2022

About this technique

Skill level

Easy

Equipment

Rolling pin

Food processor (optional)

Making your own homemade shortcrust pastry can seem intimidating if you've never done it before. There are a couple of simple rules to remember and it will go without a hitch. Keep everything cold, give the pastry time to rest, and handle it lightly. Benjamina Ebuehi takes you through the pastry process to make a beautiful cherry pie, but you can use the pastry for whatever you like.

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