Recipe For Shortcrust Pastry With Egg

Ingredients

This recipe for Shortcrust Pastry with Egg requires few simple ingredients. You need about 200 grams of plain flour for the pastry, plus some extra for dusting. You will also need 100 grams of cold butter, 1 egg, and a pinch of salt. To make the pastry, you will also need cold water, but you can add as much as you need to make a firm dough.

Instructions

To make the Shortcrust Pastry with Egg, start by sifting the flour into a bowl, and then add the pinch of salt and the butter. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Then add the egg, and mix it in with a fork until it is incorporated. Finally, add a few tablespoons of cold water and mix it in with the fork until a dough is formed. Once the dough has come together, knead it lightly on a floured surface for a few seconds until it is smooth. Wrap it in cling film and pop it in the fridge to rest for 30 minutes before using.

Rolling Out The Pastry

Once the pastry has rested in the fridge, it is time to roll it out. Sprinkle some flour onto a clean surface and place the dough onto the flour. Sprinkle a little more flour on top of the dough and roll it out with a rolling pin until it is about 0.5 cm thick. Then flour the rolling pin again and roll the dough around it, before unrolling it into the dish you are using. Flatten the edges with your fingers, and then use a knife to trim off the excess pastry. Finally, prick the base of the pastry with a fork a few times and pop it in the fridge to chill for 15 minutes before baking.

Baking The Pastry

Preheat the oven to 200°C, and then place the pastry case into the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove the pastry from the oven and check to see if it is golden brown. If it is not quite there yet, place it back in the oven for a few more minutes. Once it is golden brown, remove it from the oven and set aside to cool. Once cooled, you can fill the pastry case with whatever you like and enjoy.

Nutrition

This Shortcrust Pastry with Egg is a great addition to any meal. It is high in carbohydrates, with 32.5 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams of pastry. It is also a good source of fat, with 17.6 grams of fat per 100 grams of pastry. This pastry is also a good source of protein, with 4.3 grams of protein per 100 grams of pastry. Finally, it is a good source of dietary fiber, with 1.9 grams of fiber per 100 grams of pastry.