It’s used for making sweet pies and tarts, and is generally a little softer than savoury shortcrust thanks to the addition of sugar.While making savoury shortcrust generally just has one method – cut butter into flour, bring the crumbs together with water – sweet pastry can be made in a...
How to make mince pies 25 November 2015Mince pies are a somewhat of a necessity this time of year, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the kids leaving a mince pie for Santa with a glass of milk and a carrot for Rudolf. If you have the time try making your own shortcrust pastry ...
No food processor: It is definitely possible to make this recipe without a food processor. Simply whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl (step 2 in the recipe card below). Then use a pastry cutter for steps to incorporate the butter and shortening and again after adding the rem...
Wrap the pastry in cling film and chill in the fridge for at least an hour. Step 4 To make the filling, chop your apples into 1-2cm chunks (tip: to prevent the apple pieces from browning pop them in water as you chop the remaining pieces) Step 5 To stew the apples, add them to...
This is similar to making pastry for pies where the flour and ghee are mixed together till the mixture is crumbly and then water is adding little by little till the dough comes together. Here are some tips to help you make samosa dough like a pro: ...
Place the pastry lids on top and use your fingertips to press the edges together. Use a fork to crimp the outside edge. Step 12 Brush the pies with egg wash and stick your decorations on top. Brush again with egg wash and then use a knife to make a cross in the middle to let the...
How To Make A Quick Basic Pie Crust, Shortcrust Pastry. Sweet or savory. Suitable for freezing before or after baking. This is the easiest, quickest, and probably the most popular of pastries to make than the richer pastries. It can be used for both savory and sweet dishes, such as a ...
It takes some time to make real, homemade puff pastry, but learn the basics and you’ll have the lightest flakiest pastry that will take your tarts and pies to the next level This versatile pastry can be used for all sorts of recipes, from breakfast croissants and cinnamon rolls, to sav...
How to Make Pie Crust Jump to RecipePrint Recipe Pie dough is notorious for being a difficult pastry. While it can take time and a good recipe to master your pie dough technique, you shouldn’t fear this beloved dessert, even if you’re worried that you can’t match ...
Bring the casserole up to a boil, then cover and place in your preheated oven for 1 ½ hours until the meat is tender and the gravy thickened. Step 6 While the casserole cooks make your pastry. Rub together the flour and the fats until they are like breadcrumbs, and then bind the ...