British Shortcrust Pie Pastry

Name: British Shortcrust Pie Pastry
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup chilled butter, cut into pieces; 0.25 cup shortening; 4 tablespoons ice water, or more as needed

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Many British recipes call for shortcrust pastry. This makes a great alternative to pre-made crusts. Because it is so easy to make in batches, I make extra to freeze for later use. This shortcrust pastry dough can also be kept in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

Recipe by Piques

Updated on September 15, 2022

1

Prep Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 9-inch pie shells

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup chilled butter, cut into pieces
¼ cup shortening
4 tablespoons ice water, or more as needed

Directions

Combine flour, butter, and shortening in a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at at time, until dough is soft and pliable.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.

Tips

For a savory pie, add some salt and 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard. For a sweet pie, you can add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

You can use all butter instead of half butter and half shortening, but don't use all shortening.

To Use:

Divide dough in half and roll each half on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Bake as directed with your pie recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

658	Calories
49g	Fat
48g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 658
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49g	63%
Saturated Fat 21g	106%
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Sodium 166mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 7g
Calcium 17mg	1%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 74mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.