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Easy Shortcrust Pastry Recipe (Perfect for Pies & Pasties) Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Yields: Enough for 1 large pie or 4–6 pasties Tags: Shortcrust Pastry, Homemade Pie Crust, British Baking, Savory Pastry Base 🍽️ Introduction: Whether you're making a classic Cornish pasty, a hearty steak and ale pie, or a sweet tart, this easy shortcrust pastry recipe is your go-to base. Buttery, crisp, and flaky — shortcrust pastry is the foundation of many British savory and sweet bakes. This recipe uses simple ingredients and works beautifully for both hand pies and full-sized crusts. 🛒 Ingredients 250g (2 cups) plain flour (all-purpose flour) 125g (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 tsp salt 2–4 tbsp ice-cold water Optional for sweet bakes: Add 1 tbsp sugar Optional for rich flavor: Replace half the butter with lard for a traditional touch