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If you think you’re doing something wrong, when it comes to making shortcrust pastry, follow our tips to put you on the right track.
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Stay Cool” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font_size=”15″ global_colors_info=”{}”]When the pastry mixture warms up, the fat melts and everything becomes sticky and gloopy making for a heavy pastry crust\u2028.<\/p>\n
The butter or lard needs to be fridge cold, so don\u2019t leave it out for too long on a warm day.<\/p>\n
Roll pastry on a cool surface. A marble slab, dusted with flour is perfect for this
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