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Rich Shortcrust Pastry
Makes 2 tarts
Preparation time
less than 30 mins
Cooking time
no cooking required
Ingredients
225g/8oz plain flour½ tsp salt65g/2½oz chilled butter, cut into pieces65g/2½oz chilled lard, cut into pieces1½-2 tbsp cold water
Method
Sift the flour and salt into a food processor or a mixing bowl. Add the pieces of chilled butter and lard and work together until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the water with a round bladed knife until it comes together into a ball, turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead briefly until smooth. Roll out on a little more flour and use as required.
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