Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

Yes you can buy it from the supermarket. If you want to go the extra mile for pastry then give it a go by making it from scratch. Ideal for sweet pies.

Makes 500g of Shortcrust Pastry

125g Butter, cubed at room temperature
2 Eggs
90g Caster Sugar
240g Plain Flour

1. Cream the butter and sugar together. Then add the eggs, it should resemble scrambled eggs. Then add the flour. Mix together until it forms a ball. If too moist add more flour.

2. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes. And wrap in cling film and put in the fridge for 20 minutes. Store in fridge until its needed or store in freezer for later use (don't keep in freezer longer than a month as dough can get freezer burn).