Short Dough I
A basic sweet shortcrust dough made using the creaming method, suitable as a base for tart shells or small pastries.
Ingredients
Butter or butter and shortening
8 oz / 250 g
Sugar
3 oz / 90 g
Salt
0.06 oz (1/4 tsp) / 2 g
Eggs
2.25 oz / 70 g
Pastry flour
12 oz / 375 g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Using the paddle attachment, mix the butter, sugar, and salt at low speed until smooth and evenly blended.
2
Step 2
Add the eggs and mix just until absorbed.
3
Step 3
Sift the flour and add it to the mixture. Mix just until evenly blended.
4
Step 4
Chill several hours before using.
