Shortcrust Pastry (savory or sweet)

A basic pastry to use for absolutely anything. Add sugar or flavour as needed.
Try caster sugar and cocoa for chocolate pastry.

Preparation time: 10 minutes   Quantity: Makes 1 pie or tart  

Ingredients

200g /7 oz p flour
pinch of salt
60g/ 2 oz diced soft butter
enough warm water to mix

Method

  • Rub in fat
  • Form to a dough with warm water
  • Rest in fridge