Pastry · Recipe No. 1015
Sweet Pastry
Sweet Pastry made with plain flour, butter, egg yolk and caster sugar. The recipe serves 4; change the portions and units below and the amounts update.
- Serves 4
Method
Sift flour and salt, cut the fat up into small dice.
Rub in the fat with the finger tips to form a breadcrumb like texture.
Dissolve the sugar in the egg yolks and vanilla essence.
Make a well in the mixture and add sufficient water to bind mixing with a knife blade,.
Work the dough lightly with your hand to form a rough ball.
The mixture should be soft but not sticky.
Sugar paste can be worked a bit as this increases its brittleness.
Rest and chill well before use. (wrap in cling film)
Knead lightly before rolling.
Tip: tap a step to tick it off as you cook.
Chef’s notes
- Sugar paste can be worked a bit as this increases its brittleness.
- Addition of the zest of one lemon at stage one provides a tasty variation.
Shopping list for 4 portions
Dairy & eggs
Baking
Store cupboard (check you have)
Converted from the Cookeryonline Excel workbook “Sweet Pastry” and the original recipe card.
