Thermomix Shortcrust Pastry
This buttery, flaky Thermomix Shortcrust Pastry is so easy to make, thanks to the Thermomix. Perfect in a variety of pies and tarts.
Servings: 8
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
- 175 g plain flour
- 115 g butter cold from fridge
- ½ teaspoon salt only if using unsalted butter
- 10 g sugar only for sweet shortcrust pastry
- 50 g water
Instructions
- Chop the butter into small pieces and add to the Thermomix bowl together with the flour, sugar salt and water.
- Mix for 10 seconds / speed 4. Scrape down the sides and repeat.
- Turn out onto a floured surface and quickly bring it together with your hands. It will look quite crumbly to begin with, but should come together easily.
- Use your hands to brig it together and shape into a flattened disc.
- Wrap the disc in plastic wrap or place in an airtight plastic bag and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour before rolling out to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 359IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg