Jamie Oliver Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

Jamie Oliver has been a household name for years and it's no surprise that his recipes are well loved by many. This shortcrust pastry recipe is no exception. It's a simple, delicious pastry that you can make in no time. Perfect for sweet or savoury pies, pastries, and tarts.

Ingredients

225g plain flour
110g chilled butter, cubed
Pinch of salt
3-4 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

Start by sifting the flour and salt into a large bowl. Add the cubed butter and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. You want to make sure the butter is evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Once you’ve reached this stage, add the cold water gradually and mix until it comes together as a dough. Don’t overwork the mixture, as it can become tough.

Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it lightly, then wrap it in cling film and pop it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This will help the pastry to relax and make it easier to roll out. When you’re ready to roll out the pastry, sprinkle a little flour onto your work surface and roll out the pastry to the desired shape and size.

You can use the pastry for sweet or savoury pies, pastries, and tarts. For a sweet pastry, brush the pastry with a beaten egg before baking, for a savoury pastry, brush with a little melted butter before baking.

Nutrition

This Jamie Oliver shortcrust pastry recipe is a great option for a light meal or snack. It contains no added sugar, and is low in fat, so it’s a healthier alternative to other types of pastry. It is, however, high in carbs, so it’s not suitable for those following a low-carb diet. A single serving of this pastry contains approximately:

203 calories
11.7g fat
25.4g carbs
2.2g protein

This Jamie Oliver shortcrust pastry recipe is a great way to make a delicious and healthy pastry in no time. It’s perfect for sweet or savoury pies, pastries, and tarts, and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So, why not give it a try and see what you think?