To make the pastry, put the flour and salt in a food processor and add the butter. Using the pulse function, whizz just until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs (take care not to over process or your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Recipe: Layered pumpkin custard pie A homemade chocolatey pudding enriched with egg yolks is turned into a perfect pie with a crust. But instead of using plain shortcrust pastry, why not double down ...

It is particularly well-suited to savory recipes such as quiches and vegetable tarts, as it remains firm and crisp. In a ...

Mince pies are a delicious addition to any holiday spread, but making them from scratch can be tricky until you get the hang ...

For the sweet shortcrust, pulse the flour and icing sugar ... and pulse until the pastry comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes while you make the filling ...