Shortcrust pastry for pies and tarts

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• 2 cups plainflour 
• 160 butter chilled and chopped
• 2–3 tablespoons iced water 

Process the flour and butter with until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Slowly add enough iced water to form a smooth dough. Knead very lightly then wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. When ready to use, roll out on a lightly floured surface.

Fill with desired filling and bake on 190

.follow the pics for assembly

1. butter the pie bowls

2. Roll the dough and fill in the pie bowls

3. Fill with desired filling.

4 cover with rolled pastry and seal the ends.

you can give egg wash at this point if you want.

Bake at 200 C for about 25 mins or until golden in color