Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition: Student Book

170 BASIC RECIPES SHORTCRUST PASTRY 1 Sieve flour and salt into a bowl. 2 Cut the fat into cubes and add to the flour. 3 Rub the fat into the flour using fingertips. 4 Initially the pastry will be large clumps. 5 With further rubbing the mixture will eventually resemble breadcrumbs. 6 Add sufficient cold water to make a stiff dough. Mix with a metal knife. 7 Knead pastry very lightly to bring together. 8 Wrap in cling film and chill. Ingredients: 125g plain flour 55g butter salt 30–45ml cold water