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
A classic pastry dough that can be the base for many savoury dishes.
Ingredients
- 200g plain flour
- 100g unsalted butter, chilled and roughly chopped
- pinch of salt
- 50g 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.
Notes
To make Shortcrust Pastry in advance
Make the pastry and wrap it well in cling film. Store for 2-3 days in the fridge. When ready to use, let it sit on the benchtop to soften for about 30 minutes or so.
To Freeze Shortcrust Pastry
Wrap the pastry well into a ball and cover it tightly with cling film. It will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.
To blind-bake Shortcrust Pastry
Roll the pastry out and arrange it in a tin. Place some scrunched-up baking paper covering the pastry, then add baking beans. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan-forced and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the tart from the oven, take the baking paper and baking beans off, then return to the oven for 5 minutes. Then, proceed with your recipe.
Michael says
Great simple recipe, worked really well! So easy with the thermomix.