In this video I will be showing you how to make shortcrust pastry for quiche. This shortcrust pastry recipe can also be used for savoury pies like these Cornish pasties

I like making this pastry because it is quick and simple to make and it tastes great.

Ingredients

• 400 grams plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 100 grams cold and diced butter
• 200 grams cold water

Method

• Put the flour and salt in a bowl
• Rub in the butter with your hands
• Add the water and mix with a wooden spoon until it is absorbed and then use your hands to make it into a ball
• If it gets too sticky you can add a bit of oil or flour on your work surface and knead until smooth
• Do not over knead the dough