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SHORT CRUST PASTRY

Cuisine English
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 1 crust

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups unbleached all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar (or sugar substitute)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp. heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add the flour and sugar and rub in the butter to resemble fine crumbs. Add the egg yolk and cream and form the paste into a ball.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.