Shortcrust Pastry

Ingredients

225g (8oz) plain flour pinch salt

100g (4oz) margarine

45 ml (3tbsp) cold water

Choux Pastry

Ingredients

50g (2oz) butter

150 ml (¼ pt) water

65g (2½ oz) plain flour, sifted

2 eggs, lightly beaten

Suetcrust Pastry

Ingredients

225g (8oz) self-raising flour

3 ml (½ tsp) salt

100g (4oz) shredded suet

105 ml (7tbsp) cold water

Pastry

Dish: Large Glass bowl

Place flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub the margarine into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add enough water so that when the mixture is kneaded lightly for a few seconds a firm, smooth dough is formed. If possible, rest for 15 mins. before rolling out.

Dish: Large Jug

Place butter and water in a large jug. Place on base and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2-3 mins. or until boiling. Immediately tip in all the flour and beat well until mixture is smooth. Cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating vigorously until mixture is smooth and glossy.

Dish: Large Bowl

Mix together flour, salt and suet. Add water and mix to a soft dough. Knead lightly until smooth.

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Panasonic NN-CF768M, NN-CF778S operating instructions Shortcrust Pastry, Choux Pastry, Suetcrust Pastry