Shortcrust Pastry Without Butter Recipe

Ingredients

• 250g plain flour
• 125g vegetable shortening or margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 50ml cold water

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour and salt together.
2. Add the shortening or margarine to the bowl and, using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
3. Add the water, a little at a time, and mix gently until the ingredients form a dough.
4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth and pliable.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
6. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to your desired thickness and use as required.

Verdict

This shortcrust pastry recipe is perfect for those who want to make crusts without butter. It’s easy to prepare and can be used in a variety of sweet or savoury dishes.

Serving suggestions

Use this pastry to make pies, tarts, quiches, and other baked goods. It pairs well with both sweet and savoury fillings, so you can use your creativity to come up with different flavour combinations.