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American Shortcrust Pastry
American Shortcrust Pastry is a traditional American recipe for a classic shortcrust pastry made with salt and shortening that is a general-purpose pastry. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: American Shortcrust Pastry.
prep time
10 minutes
cook time
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Additional Time:
(+30 minutes chilling)
Serves:
6–8
Rating: 
Tags : USA Recipes
American shortcrust differs from the British version mainly in that the fat is cut into the flour with pastry knives rather than being rubbed in with the fingertips.
Ingredients:
240g self-raising flour (or plain flour with 1 tsp baking powder)
pinch of salt
150g shortening (or butter)
3 tbsp cold water (about)
Method:
Combine the flour and bowl in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add the fat and cut thoroughly into the flour with a pair of pastry knives. Sprinkle in the water, gradually mixing with a fork. Once the mixture comes together gather lightly in a ball. Cover in clingfilm (plastic wrap) and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before use.
Use as you would any other shortcrust pastry.
