Rich Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

Rich Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup cold water
  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.