Delicate Shortcrust Pastry Receta

This unbelievably flaky shortcrust pastry recipe, adapted from renowned South African food writer Mariette Crafford, is a game-changer! It's so incredibly tender and delicious, you'll never buy store-bought pastry again. This recipe works perfectly for both sweet and savory pies, tarts, and quiches. The secret ingredient? Cornstarch (cornflour), which guarantees a light and airy texture that's simply divine. For an exotic twist, add a touch of cardamom. Blind baking is recommended for a beautifully golden crust, but it's totally skippable if you're short on time. Create stunning tartlets, elegant quiches, or rustic pies – the possibilities are endless!

Preparación 45 min

Cocción 45 min

Calorías 225 kcal

Proteína 4g

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Ingredientes para Delicate Shortcrust Pastry

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
Unsalted Butter
Cream Of Tartar
Cold Water

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Cómo preparar Delicate Shortcrust Pastry

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. If using, add the cardamom seeds.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently form it into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness. For tartlets, roll thinly. For a quiche, roll to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Transfer the dough to your tart tins or pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges.
Optional: Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork to prevent bubbling.
Optional: Blind bake the pastry for 15-20 minutes in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans to prevent shrinking.
Remove the weights and parchment paper. If not blind baking, proceed directly to the next step.
Add your desired sweet or savory filling. (For sweet fillings, consider adding 1/2 cup superfine sugar and increasing the water slightly if needed.)
Bake according to the filling's instructions. Tartlets typically bake for 25 minutes, while a large quiche may require 50-60 minutes. Adjust baking time as needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

Fat

47g

Carbs

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¿Cuánto se tarda en preparar Delicate Shortcrust Pastry?

Delicate Shortcrust Pastry tarda unos 90 minutos de principio a fin: aproximadamente 45 minutos de preparación y 45 minutos de cocción.

¿Cuántas calorías tiene Delicate Shortcrust Pastry?

Delicate Shortcrust Pastry tiene aproximadamente 225 calorías por ración, con unos 4 g de proteína, 6 g de carbohidratos y 23 g de grasa.

¿Qué ingredientes necesito para Delicate Shortcrust Pastry?

Los ingredientes principales de Delicate Shortcrust Pastry son Flour, Cornstarch, Salt, Unsalted Butter, Cream Of Tartar, Cold Water. Consulta la lista completa con cantidades más arriba.