In the world of tarts, quiches and pies, choosing the right pastry is the first step to a successful recipe. Shortcrust and puff pastry, with their distinct textures and uses, are two essential allies ...

Wondering which pastry holds up best in a hearty steak pie? From flaky puff pastry to buttery shortcrust, here's how each one ...

Match your pie to the right crust, whether you’re making a classic fruit pie or a custard tart. Food & Wine / Photo by Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Christine Keely ...

Savoury shortcrust pastry. recipe by: Michelle Darmody. A savoury shortcrust recipe is a good one to have in your repertoire as it can be used for a variety of quiches and pies. Servings. 10.

Master shortcrust pastry dough to open up a world of baked goods – pies, tarts and quiches come to mind. With practice and a few pointers, anyone can make this base.

This recipe makes enough for a 23cm round tart case, a 24cm square tart case, 10 x 6cm individual tart cases, a 31cm x 10cm tart case or 24 tartlet cases (1 tablespoon capacity).

Marmalade and orange blossom tarts. Ingredients: For the pastry. 225g flour. 1 pinch of ground sea salt. 140g cold butter, cubed. 55g caster sugar. 1 egg, lightly beaten ...

However, for patty pan pies, it is better to use 490g plain flour with 2 teaspoons of baking powder. This will reduce the 'lift', and you will have a thinner, crisper pastry.

This is a quick and easy recipe for shortcrust pastry. If you're new to making pastry, you won't believe how simple it can be. You can make it by hand or in a food processor. The secret is to ...