Basic Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

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Basic Shortcrust Pastry
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Process flour, butter and a pinch of salt in a food processor until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
  2. Whisk the egg and 1 T chilled water in a bowl until combined. Add to the flour mixture while the food processor is running. Process until the dough forms large clumps before it form s a ball.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a work surface eg onto baking paper, and knead gently to bring together. form into a disc for a round tart or a log for a rectangular tart. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 489.79 Kcal (2051 kJ)
Calories from fat 310.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.54g 53%
Cholesterol 108.11mg 36%
Sodium 924.61mg 39%
Potassium 100.19mg 2%
Total Carbs 39.49g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.38g 18%
Protein 6.74g 13%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 130.9mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 451.37 Kcal (1890 kJ)
Calories from fat 286.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.83g 53%
Cholesterol 99.63mg 36%
Sodium 852.07mg 39%
Potassium 92.33mg 2%
Total Carbs 36.39g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.03g 18%
Protein 6.21g 13%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 2.5mg 15%
Calcium 120.6mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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