Easy and delicious shortcrust pastry

Discover our easy and delicious shortcrust pastry recipe, perfect for all your sweet and savory tarts. Made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, water, and salt, this pastry is quick to prepare and ensures a crisp, buttery texture with every bite. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, follow our step-by-step guide to create a foolproof homemade shortcrust pastry. Ideal for quiches, fruit tarts, and more, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.

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Preparation 10 min
Rest 30 min
Baking 15 min
Servings 1 pie dough
Level Débutant

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Ingredients

Flour : 250 grams
Unsalted butter (Cold) : 125 grams
Caster sugar : 1 tablespoon
Salt : 1 pinch
Water (Cold) : 6 teaspoons

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Preparation steps

Step 1
Mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Add the cold butter and work it with your fingertips until you get a crumbly, sand-like texture.
Step 2
Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a ball.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface and line the tart pan (bottom and sides) with the rolled dough.
Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
Cover the pastry with parchment paper and fill with baking weights or dried beans for blind baking.
Pre-bake the crust for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment, and let the crust cool slightly.
The pastry is now ready for your recipe.
Baking information
- Temperature
  180°C 356°F
- Heat rotary
- Baking time 15 min