Basic ingredients for savoury shortcrust pastry recipe
450g All-Purpose Flour
100g Icing Sugar
250g Unsalted Butter
2 Egg Yolks
2 tbsp Milk
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
How to make savoury shortcrust pastry recipe
First of all, In a large bowl, combine the flour with the icing sugar. The butter should be cut into small pieces and added to the flour mixture.
Use your fingertips to mix the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. If you find this easier, you can also make breadcrumbs with a blender.
Combine the egg yolks with the milk and vanilla extract. Begin to knead the dough for approximately 5 minutes, until it is smooth. After this, Wrap the dough in clingfilm, and place it in the refrigerator to rest for half an hour.
The dough should be transferred to a floured surface. Roll it out until you have a thickness of 5mm. The rolling pin can be used to transfer the pastry onto the tart pan. Use the rolling pin to push the pastry dough across the tart pan. Use a fork to poke the dough.
To help it weigh down, cover the pastry box with baking paper. Bake at 180°C for 10 minutes. Bake the pastry for five minutes more, then remove the beans and baking paper. This is known as baking blind. Now, you can fill your shortcrust pastry with your favorite filling.