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Basic Shortcrust Pastry is one of the most well liked of recent trending meals in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. They’re fine and they look fantastic. Basic Shortcrust Pastry is something which I’ve loved my entire life.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have basic shortcrust pastry using 9 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Basic Shortcrust Pastry:

1. Make ready 1 & 2/3 cups Plain Flour
2. Take 125 g Butter
3. Take 1 Egg
4. Make ready *Note: The softness can be adjusted by adding Cold Water OR more Flour
5. Prepare <Additional Ingredients>
6. Make ready 1/4-1/2 cup Caster Sugar *for sweet pastry
7. Make ready 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract *for sweet pastry
8. Take 50 g Parmesan Cheese *grated, for cheesy pastry
9. Make ready 2-3 teaspoons Instant Coffee Granules *good for chocolate tart

Steps to make Basic Shortcrust Pastry:

1. Food Processor Method: - Place dry ingredients and Butter in a food processor, process until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add lightly beaten Egg and process until dough just comes together. Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead gently and shape into a disc.
2. Basic Method: - Place dry ingredients into a large bowl, add Butter and rub in with fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add lightly beaten Egg and mix to combine. Knead the dough gently on a lightly floured surface and shape into a disc.
3. Like-Cookie-Dough Method: - Beat softened Butter and Sugars until smooth. Beat in Egg and Vanilla, and mix well. Add Flour and mix to combine, then knead gently and shape into a disc.

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