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Short Crust Pastry
This short crust pastry is enriched with an egg yolk for a crumbly texture
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Adapted From Larousse Gastronomique
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Ingredients
225
g
flour
sifted
Pinch
of salt
175
g
butter
cubed
1
egg yolk
30
mls water
divided
Method
Place the flour and salt into a mixing bowl
Add the butter and rub in using your fingertips until it resembles bread crumbs
Place the egg yolk and 15mls water into a mixing bowl
Whisk to combine and add to the flour
Mix together until the dough starts clumping, adding up to 15mls more water
Turn out onto your work surface and form into a ball
Flatten this into a disc and cover with cling film
Refrigerate for 30 minutes before rolling out as needed