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Though it may at first seem a little sticky, rich shortcrust pastry is a little easier to handle than basic pastry.\u00a0But as with any pastry recipe, resting is the key to success as once rested in the refrigerator, the pastry will keep its shape during cooking.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-21px||||false|false” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Ingredients Heading” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ text_font_size=”18px” header_3_font=”Arvo|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Method Text” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ text_font_size=”15px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-8px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Place the flour, butter and sugar into a large bowl.<\/p>\n
Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, working as quickly as possible to prevent the dough becoming warm.<\/p>\n
Add the egg to the mixture and using a cold knife stir until the dough binds together, add milk, a teaspoon at a time, if the mixture is too dry.<\/p>\n
Wrap the dough in clingfilm and chill for a minimum of 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes to allow the pastry to rest. You can also roll the pastry and then rest it in the fridge. It is up to you.<\/p>\n
The dough can also be made in a food processor by mixing the flour and butter in the bowl of the processor, mixing carefully on the pulse setting. When the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, add the egg (then milk, if required) slowly, through the funnel until the dough comes together in a ball.<\/p>\n
Wrap in clingfilm and chill as above.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Jam-Tarts.jpg” title_text=”Jam Tarts” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation=”off” sticky=”on” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ alt=”Sweet Shortcrust Pastry Recipe 2 \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tips Text” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.6em” header_3_font=”Arvo|700||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#853d01″ header_3_font_size=”17px” background_color=”rgba(112,191,227,0.27)” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”7px||||false|false” custom_padding=”13px|13px|13px|13px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
To make the best pastry follow these tips<\/strong><\/a> and you\u2019ll be making the lightest crisp, melt-in-the-mouth pastry ever.<\/p>\n