Can anyone give me the quantities of ingredients for shortcrust pastry to line a 27cm dish?
Shortcrust pastry Makes 15oz, lines a 30cm tin Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time no cooking required Ingredient 12oz plain flour ΒΌ tsp salt 6oz butter 1 1/2oz caster sugar 3 egg, yolks only 1 1/2 tbsp water Method 1. Cut the butter into 1.5 cm / 1/2 inch cubes and distribute them evenly over the flour, Rub the butter lightly into the flour with your finger tips, Lifting the mixture while rubbing to keep it cool and as airy as possible. Continue until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. 2. Add the sugar to the dry ingredients and mix in well. 3. Beat the egg yolks together and add the cold water. Make a well in the centre of the flour and stir in the egg mixture with a knife to produce soft dough. 4. Turn the dough onto a floured board and kneed lightly unitl smooth. Roll out and use as required or place in freezer bag or cling film and freeze until required.
