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“Pâte brisée” or Shortcrust Pastry

 What do you use it for?

Shortcrust pastry is mainly used for the base of tart, quiche or pie. It is mainly cooked directly with the filling when you bake quiche, for example.

Shortcrust pastry ready to be baked

Shortcrust pastry ready to be baked

Yield: around 850g pastry – enough as a base for at least two-three cakes.

Ingredients

  • 375g flour
  • 125g starch
  • 220g butter – room T
  • 10g salt
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 80g water
  • 15g white vinegar

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