Have you ever wondered how to make shortcrust pastry? It’s so handy to have an easy pastry recipe for pies up your sleeve, you never know when you will want to whip up a quick pie, or indeed you can’t get hold of pastry to make a delicious leftover pie or hearty corned beef hash.
Knowing how to make pastry in the current climate. Thus being able to feed your family on a budget and make food go further is more important than ever.
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But you still want to ensure you are feeding your family healthy homemade food. And let’s face it, kids and teens love pies. They are filing, easy to make and can be batch cooked and frozen,
What You Will Find Here
Easy Pastry Recipe For Pies
You Will Need
250g plain flour
115g butter
3 tbs water
A pinch of salt.
How To Make Pastry
- Sift the plain flour into a bowl
- Dice the butter into small chunks add to the flour
- Rub the butter into the flour until you get a breadcrumb consistency
- Stir in the pinch of salt
- Now add the water and mix with a food blender to a firm dough consistency.
- Flour your surface and knead the dough
- Now wrap in cling film whist you prepare your pie
How To Freeze Dough?
- To freeze roll out and place on grease proof paper
- Now roll the paper ensuring you fold an inch edge over you first turn to prevent the pastry sticking together.
- Wrap with cling film or foil and freeze.
- Defrost thoroughly before using.
And To Go With Every Self Respecting Pie
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How To Make Pastry
A quick and easy pastry recipe for pies.
Ingredients
- 250g plain flour
- 115g butter
- 3 tbs water
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sift the plain flour into a bowl
- Dice the butter into small chunks add to the flour
- Rub the butter into the flour until you get a breadcrumb consistency
- Stir in the pinch of salt
- Now add the water and mix with a food blender to a firm dough consistency.
- Flour your surface and knead the dough
- Now wrap in cling film whist you prepare your pie
Notes
How To Freeze Dough?
To freeze roll out and place on grease proof paper
Now roll the paper ensuring you fold an inch edge over you first turn to prevent the pastry sticking together.
Wrap with cling film or foil and freeze.
Defrost thoroughly before using.
How Long Should I Cook Pastry For?
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6
Do an egg wash before placing into the oven for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 289Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 146mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 4g
I will be making some pastry this afternoon for a leftover roast dinner pie. Yum Yum! I never bother freezing when I make too much, I always make jam tarts. hehehe
This is sooo easy! Thank you. I really want to get into baking more now I have a bit more free time. I suspect I’m not the only one 🙂