What is shortcrust pastry?

What is shortcrust pastry?

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesWhat is shortcrust pastry?

If you like a crumbly crust you should definitely learn about shortcrust pastry.

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Shortcrust pastry is a French pastry with a crumbly biscuit-like texture. This style of dough is "short" because the amount of flour is usually twice the amount of fat making it easier to break apart than American pie dough (a closer ratio of flour to fat). Shortcrust pastry is primarily used for sweet and savory pies and quiche.