Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

What you need

  • 250g/9oz Odlums Cream Plain Flour
  • 50g/2oz Icing Sugar
  • 150g/5oz Butter
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • Cold Water (4 tablespoons approx)

Recipe Steps

  1. Sieve the flour and icing sugar into a bowl. Rub in the butter.
  2. Add the egg yolks and sufficient water to mix to a soft dough.
  3. Turn onto floured board and lightly knead. Cover and store in fridge until ready to use.

Note

  • Perfect pastry for mince pies

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