Sweet Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

Sweet Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

  • 250 g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 75 g (2 1/2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cubed
  • a pinch of sea salt
  • 90 g (1 cup ) confectioner's sugar, sifted
  • 55 ml (1/4 cup) milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  1. Place the flour, butter, salt, and confectioner's sugar in a food processor and process for 20 seconds. Add the milk and egg yolks and process for a further 30 seconds until a mass forms.
  2. Turn out to a lightly floured surface and knead lightly for a few moments. Flatten and form a disk. Wrap in plastic and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  3. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin according to the recipe. Refrigerate until needed.