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| 200 grams | Plain White Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly) |  |
| 2 tbsp | Icing Sugar (Silver Spoon Homegrown) (or use caster sugar ) |  |
| 100 grams | Butter unsalted, chilled and cubed | |
| 1 | Free Range Eggs arge egg yolk |  |
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Dessert Pastry
Recipe Submitted By: bakingmad
This is a rich pastry ideal for making desserts and small pastry cases. As it contains egg yolk it is softer and more crumbly to handle than shortcrust. Don’t worry it breaks when lining a flan tin, it is easily patched together with the extra pastry and the warmth of your hand. It is best to chill the pastry before rolling and before baking.
Sufficient for a 18-20cm round tart tin
| Preparation Time | 00 minutes |
|---|---|
| Portions | for a 18-20cm round tart |
| Skill Level | Easy |
| Average Rating |  |
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How to make Dessert Pastry
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Sift the flour and icing sugar into a large mixing bowl.
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Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. (or whiz the ingredients in a food processor)
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Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture, beat the egg yolk with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into the flour until the mixture comes together.
- If the mixture is crumbly, add a drop more water to make a soft pliable dough.
- Push the pastry together and shape into a flat circle. Wrap in clingfilm and chill for half an hour in the fridge.
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