When I think of the quintessential pie, I think of the classic flaky crust. But there’s a world of fantastic crust types out there. Even within the flour-butter-liquid genre, you have everything from ...

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 ...

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.

Shortcrust pastry, when you have a good recipe, is one of the simplest and quickest pastries to make. Here, I've given lots of tips and direction about how to use and cook your pastry, as well as ...

Sweet and savoury shortcrust pastry share the same basic principles, but the ingredients vary. There is no sugar or egg in the basic savoury shortcrust recipe which is included here. It is made ...

Sweet Shortcrust Pastry Recipe by: Michelle Darmody You can use this pastry for a closed tart like an apple tart or for small mince pies or individual jam tarts ...

Using a food processor to make shortcrust pastry is extremely convenient, but it's also very easy to overwork the dough (which makes the cooked pastry tough and chewy).

Even within the flour-butter-liquid genre, you have everything from ultra-flaky puff pastry to crumbly-crisp shortcrust, sturdy hot-water crust, and everything in between.