An essential skill in any chefs arsenal is a good shortcrust pastry. Here I give you the method I use in a few of my pasties, as with any pastry the secret is to take your time. Don't ruin a great pasty or pie by rushing the pastry!
An essential skill in any chefs arsenal is a good shortcrust pastry. Here I give you the method I use in a few of my pasties, as with any pastry the secret is to take your time. Don't ruin a great pasty or pie by rushing the pastry!
INGREDIENTS
SERVES: 4 pasties
750g strong bread flour, plus a little more for dusting
1 ½ tsp salt
75g chilled butter, diced
100g chilled lard, diced
220-260ml water, chilled
METHOD
1: Put the flour and salt into the bowl of a stand with the butter and lard. Using the beater attachment, mix together on a medium speed.
2: When it starts to look like breadcrumbs, change the beater attachment to a dough hook and add 3-4 tablespoons of the cold water.
3: Mix, slowly adding more water to form a dough - you will need to gradually add about another 160-200ml water, just until you get the consistency of a firm bread dough.
4: Once it’s come together, continue to knead the with the dough hook for 4-5 minutes until it’s smooth and quite elastic.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES: 4 pasties
750g strong bread flour, plus a little more for dusting
1 ½ tsp salt
75g chilled butter, diced
100g chilled lard, diced
220-260ml water, chilled
METHOD
1: Put the flour and salt into the bowl of a stand with the butter and lard. Using the beater attachment, mix together on a medium speed.
2: When it starts to look like breadcrumbs, change the beater attachment to a dough hook and add 3-4 tablespoons of the cold water.
3: Mix, slowly adding more water to form a dough - you will need to gradually add about another 160-200ml water, just until you get the consistency of a firm bread dough.
4: Once it’s come together, continue to knead the with the dough hook for 4-5 minutes until it’s smooth and quite elastic.
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