Perfect Shortcrust Pastry using a Kenwood
CookEasy+, kCook, kCook Multi Smart
(4.9)
Preparation time
13 min
Total time
46 min
Servings
1
Calories / Serving
1980 Cals
Difficulty
Easy
Ah, the art of pastry! This delightful concoction of flour, butter, and a pinch of salt has been the cornerstone of culinary creativity since the days of ancient Egypt. Imagine the transformation of humble ingredients into flaky, buttery layers that can cradle sweet or savory fillings! Whether you're channeling your inner French patissier or just trying to impress your friends with a homemade quiche, mastering pastry is like unlocking a delicious treasure chest. Just remember, the secret is in the butter – the more, the merrier! So roll up your sleeves, and let’s get baking; your taste buds are in for a flaky adventure!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 125 g Butter
- 50 g Water
Steps
Dough
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Cut into cubes, and add 125 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 50 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
Resting
- Shape the dough into a disc and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Setaside the dough in a fridge during 30min.
Rolling
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness.
- Use as required in your recipe.
