A shortcrust pastry, in either sweet or savoury form, which seems to break many of the accepted pastry rules but which works well.
Planning
| serves: | |
| preparation time: | 10 mins |
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Ingredients
- 8 oz self-raising flour
- pinch salt
- 1 oz. caster sugar (optional)
- 2 oz. butter
- 2 oz block margarine
- 1 oz lard
- 1 egg yolk
- milk, to mix
Method
Sift the flour, salt and caster sugar (if using) into a mixing bowl. Rub in the butter, margarine and lard with the finger tips to the fine breadcrumb stage. Add the egg yolk and enough milk to mix to a pliable dough using a round bladed knife. Turn the dough on to a lightly floured surface and knead lightly until smooth and even.
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