Shortcrust Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Sieve flour and salt into mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Cut fat into small pieces, rub into flour with finger tips and thumbs until mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
3. 3
   Mix in as little cold water as possible using knife blade to form stiff dough.
4. 4
   Cover with clingwrap and let rest in fridge for 1/2 hour.
5. 5
   Flour pastry board lightly and turn pastry out onto it .
6. 6
   Knead slightly.
7. 7
   Roll out with slightly floured rolling pin to apox 0.5 thickness, shape to dish.