This Thermomix Shortcrust Pastry is easy, versatile and delicious! It requires only four ingredients: plain flour, butter, salt and water. Use it for savoury dishes such as pies, tarts, quiches and other baked goods.
Shortcrust pastry is a classic dough that can be the base for many dishes. The Thermomix can make it in just a few minutes, so there is no need to rub flour and butter with your fingers.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple, quick, and produces perfect results every time.
- Can be prepared ahead of time (see common questions below for storage tips).
- Made with just four ingredients: flour, butter, water, and salt.
Recipe Ingredients
Note: The recipe card below shows the quantities.
- Plain flour - also known as all-purpose flour.
- Butter - use chilled unsalted butter. Unsalted butter gives you complete control of the overall flavour of your recipe, as the salt content in different butter brands can vary greatly.
- Salt - just a pinch of sea salt.
- Water - use chilled water.
Step-by-Step Directions
Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.
- Add butter, flour and salt to the Thermomix bowl and mix until bread crumbs form.
- Add the chilled water and knead for 1½ minutes. The mixture will have come together into clumps.
- Tip the pastry clumps out onto a very lightly floured surface - you don't want the pastry to be dry, so skimp on the flour.
- Bring it into a ball by kneading it a few times. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 20 minutes before using.
Common Questions
Yes, it lasts for 2-3 days in the fridge. When ready to use, let it sit on the benchtop to soften for about 30 minutes.
Yes, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Just remember to wrap it up tightly so it doesn't get freezer burn.
Roll the pastry out and arrange it in a tin. Cover the pastry with scrunched-up baking paper and baking beans. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the tart from the oven, remove the baking paper and baking beans, and return it to the oven for 5 minutes. Then, proceed with your recipe.
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Thermomix Shortcrust Pastry
Ingredients
- 200 g plain flour
- 100 g unsalted butter, chilled and roughly chopped
- pinch of salt
- 50 g ice-cold water
Instructions
- Place the flour, butter and salt into the Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 sec/speed 6.
- Add the chilled water and knead for 1 min/dough setting. The pastry should now have come together into clumps. If not, knead for a few seconds more.
- Tip the pastry onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently into a disc shape. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes before proceeding with your recipe.
Michael says
Great simple recipe, worked really well! So easy with the thermomix.