How to Make British Shortcrust Pie Pastry - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a versatile and delicious pastry for your next pie, look no further than British Shortcrust Pie Pastry. This traditional pastry is a staple in British cuisine and is used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes. Its flaky, buttery texture and ability to hold up to both wet and dry fillings make it the perfect choice for pies of all kinds.

Whether you're making a classic apple pie, a savory chicken pot pie, or a decadent meat pie, British Shortcrust Pie Pastry is ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup chilled butter, cut into pieces
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 4 tablespoons ice water, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 9-inch pie shells

  • Combine flour, butter, and shortening in a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at at time, until dough is soft and pliable.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • Nutrition

    658 cal.

    • Total Fat: 49g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 166mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 74mg

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    Fruit pie recipes