Rich Shortcrust Pastry

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Everyone was asking me for this pastry recipe, so here it is! It's rich, tasty, and versatile. Freeze what you don't need to use. Enjoy!

Submitted by Em Harries
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
4 8-inch pies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or more to taste

  • 1 ½ cups butter

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 cup cold water

Directions

  1. Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut butter into the flour mixture until it is the consistency of breadcrumbs.

  2. Lightly beat eggs together in a separate bowl; stir into butter-flour mixture. Add water and mix just until incorporated, using your hands to bring dough together.

  3. Turn dough onto a floured work surface and cut into 4 portions. Refrigerate dough for 15 to 30 minutes before using.

Cook's Notes:

This is a large amount, but it's delicious pastry, great for meat pot pies or fruit pies. Roll it thinner for a crunchy texture or thicker for that biscuity crust.

Substitute margarine for the butter, if desired.

Substitute milk for the cold water, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

140 Calories
9g Fat
12g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 177mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g 5%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 26mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.