Shortcrust pastry is the base for many baked goods. The key to making it is the right proportions, so anyone who loves baking should know the 1:2:3 method. Basics of shortcrust pastry To make the ...

Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl. Rub the cold butter into flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Using a fork add the water to bring the pastry together. You may need to add a little ...

This classic steak pie uses stout to make a rich gravy and ready-rolled pastry for ease. For the ultimate pie, the recipe suggests using shortcrust for the base and puff for the lid, but obviously ...