In the world of tarts, quiches and pies, choosing the right pastry is the first step to a successful recipe. Shortcrust and ...

You can make perfect pies without shortcrust pastry by trying the recipes below. Read more: 41 Must Try Hot Sandwich Recipes ...

Rub the cold butter into flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Using a fork add the water to bring the pastry together. You may need to add a little more to bind the mixture or a little less.

Whilst using shortcrust pastry from the shop is much less time-consuming, you can’t beat the taste of homemade pastry. It can seem daunting at first, but with a couple of practises you’ll be a ...

This quantity of pastry will line a 20cm/8in flan tin, or will line 6 x 10cm/4in tartlet tins. Add 2 tablespoons of caster sugar to the rubbed in butter and flour mix to make a sweet shortcrust ...