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Basic Shortcrust Pastry
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 135 Minutes
Servings: 4
From Notebook Magazine, November 2005
Ingredients:
250 g flour
125 g unsalted butter, chilled and finely chopped
1 egg, chilled
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon water, chilled
Directions:
1. Process flour, butter and a pinch of salt in a food processor until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
2. Whisk the egg and 1 T chilled water in a bowl until combined. Add to the flour mixture while the food processor is running. Process until the dough forms large clumps before it form s a ball.
3. Turn the dough out onto a work surface eg onto baking paper, and knead gently to bring together. form into a disc for a round tart or a log for a rectangular tart. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
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