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basic shortcrust pastry

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 325

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Sift 225g plain flour into a large bowl, add 100g diced butter and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Stir in a pinch of salt, then add 2-3 tbsp water and mix to a firm dough.

Step 3

Knead the dough briefly and gently on a floured surface.

Step 4

Wrap in cling film and chill while preparing the filling.