Shortcrust pastry

A bake that starts with flour and finishes with butter.

Serves 8 · Baking

contains glutencontains dairycontains eggs

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 1⅛ lb flour
  • 8⅞ oz butter
  • 5¼ oz powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs
Make it lactose-friendly
  • 250 g butter → plant butter, ghee (mostly lactose-free), or olive oil

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. Cut the butter in slices, put it in a large bowl and leave it at room temperature until it's easy to knead.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and knead until uniform.
  3. Add the eggs and knead.
  4. Add all the flour and knead.
  5. Roll out the dough on baking paper.
  6. Keep in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before use.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
Calories542
Protein8.3 g
Fat27.1 g
Carbs66.5 g
Fiber1.7 g
Sodium23 mg

Source

based.cooking (community recipes, public domain) — unlicense