Ingredients for - Rich Shortcrust Pastry

1. All-purpose flour 4 cups
2. Salt, or more to taste 1 ½ teaspoons
3. Butter 1 ½ cups
4. Eggs 3
5. Cold water 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Rich Shortcrust Pastry

1 . Stage

Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut butter into the flour mixture until it is the consistency of breadcrumbs.

2 . Stage

Lightly beat eggs together in a separate bowl; stir into butter-flour mixture. Add water and mix just until incorporated, using your hands to bring dough together.

3 . Stage

Turn dough onto a floured work surface and cut into 4 portions. Refrigerate dough for 15 to 30 minutes before using.