Short crust paste



  Short crust paste

S. NO

INGREDIENTS

QUANTITY

1

Flour

115gm

2

Baking powder

¼ tsp

3

Butter

55 gms

4

Castor sugar

15 gms

5

Moisture

15- 30 ml

6

Egg optional

1 yolk

7

salt

¼ tsp

 

METHOD:

Put flour and baking powder into butter.

Rub the mixture nicely

Mix castor sugar into it

Add moisture using cold water only till we get a binding texture

Keep it in fridge to set.

Roll out into tart moulds, prick with fork to avoid blisters.

Bake at 180 degree Celsius.

 

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