Dairy Free Shortcrust Pastry- Rubbing-in Method

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to fairly hot 200°C, 180°C fan, Gas mark 6.

Step 2

Sieve flour into bowl and add Flora. Rub Flora into the flour with fingertips until mixture resembles fine, even breadcrumbs. Measure water with a standard measuring spoon and add to rubbed-in mixture.

Step 3

Mix with round-bladed knife until dough begins to come together. Gather together with fingertips to form a rough dough, leaving sides of bowl clean.

Step 4

Knead lightly with fingertips on a lightly-floured surface to form a firm smooth silky dough. Place in a cool place to 'relax'.

Step 5

Roll out on a lightly-floured surface with short, even, forward strokes to size and thickness required.