Shortcrust Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Sift 6 oz (175g) all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt into a large bowl.
2. 2
   Add 3 oz (85g) chilled, diced butter or margarine.
3. 3
   Lightly stir the butter to coat in the flour.
4. 4
   Quickly and lightly rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
5. 5
   Sprinkle in 2 tbsp iced water.
6. 6
   Stir genty to mix.
7. 7
   Use your fingertips to gather the pastry and roll int around to form a ball, handling it as little as possible.
8. 8
   Wrap the pastry ball in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.