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Make shortcrust pastry

It's easy to make your own pastry for tarts and pies - we promise! In a bowl, sieve 225g/8oz plain flour and a pinch of salt. Add 125g/4oz cold butter. Rub together till it resembles breadcrumbs, then add a little cold water a bit at a time. Bring the pastry together into a ball. Wrap in clear film and put in fridge for ½ hr before using. Alternatively, you can put all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse briefly till dough comes together in a ball.

For sweet pastry, rub 125g/4oz butter into 225g/8oz flour and stir in 100g/3½oz sugar. Use 1 egg yolk in place of water to make the dough.

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