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Short Crust Pastry Dough

Sean
A great savory all purpose dough used in many of my recipes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine American, French
Servings 1 10 inch pastry shell
Calories 1944 kcal

Equipment

  • Pastry blender
  • Large bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ stick butter
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into 1 tablespoon size pieces and add to the flour mixture.
  • Using a pastry blender to cut the butter into small pieces. There will be varying sizes, but they should be the size of small pebbles. You can also use your finger to smash and rub the butter for the same effect.
  • Add the water a tablespoon at a time to keep the dough from getting to wet, and mix with a spatula or your hands quickly. The dough should just hold itself together. Place in the refrigerator for 30 min to rest.
  • This can now be used for any savory recipes that call for a crust.

Nutrition

Serving: 19 in crustCalories: 1944kcalCarbohydrates: 155gProtein: 21gFat: 139gSaturated Fat: 87gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 364mgSodium: 2381mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 4236IUCalcium: 72mgIron: 9mg
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Keyword Butter, Dough, Flaky, Flour, Salt, Water
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