Gordon Ramsay's Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

Making a perfect shortcrust pastry is an art, which is why Gordon Ramsay's shortcrust pastry recipe is so sought after. Gordon Ramsay is a Michelin-starred chef and has mastered the art of making the perfect shortcrust pastry. In this recipe he shares his secrets on how to make a light and flaky pastry with a buttery flavor.

Ingredients

In order to make Gordon Ramsay's shortcrust pastry recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4 to 6 tablespoons ice water

Instructions

Follow these steps to make a delicious shortcrust pastry from Gordon Ramsay's recipe:

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two knives, until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of the ice water over the mixture, and stir with a fork until it forms a dough. If the dough is too dry, add the remaining water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead it lightly until it forms a ball. Flatten the ball into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator, and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before rolling it out. Roll it out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
Once the dough is rolled out, you can use it to line a pie plate, or you can use it to make tarts or other desserts.

Nutrition

One serving (1/12 of a 9-inch pie crust) of Gordon Ramsay's shortcrust pastry contains the following nutrition information:

Calories: 208
Fat: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Sodium: 170 mg

This pastry is a great way to make a delicious dessert without adding too much fat and calories. It is also easy to make and can be used in a variety of desserts, so it is sure to become a favorite in your recipe box.