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                                                                                                                        Shortcrust Pastry

                                                                                                                        Ingredients:

                                                                                                                        1 cup plain flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder
                                                                                                                        or
                                                                                                                        1/2 cup plain flour and 1/2 cup self-raising flour
                                                                                                                        1/4 tsp salt
                                                                                                                        60g butter or margarine
                                                                                                                        2 Tbsp water


                                                                                                                        Method:

                                                                                                                        1. Sift Dry ingredients together
                                                                                                                        2. Rub in butter until mixture looks like bread crumbs. Ensure you lift it well out of the bowl in the process to aerate
                                                                                                                        3. Add water gradually,making a very dry dough. DO NOT add all the water unless necessary
                                                                                                                        4. Turn onto a cool floured board
                                                                                                                        5. Roll into desired shape and size

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                                                                                                                        All recipes contained within this site are for general information purposes only. Please consult your doctor before trying any recipes. Please check ingredients before testing any recipes. Some recipes may contain sucrose, gluten, artificial sweeteners, carcinogenics, lactose and other allergens. All information is taken at YOUR OWN RISK.