Shortcrust pastry is a versatile pastry that can be used to make a variety of sweet and savory dishes. Here are some ideas for what to make with shortcrust pastry:
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Sweet dishes: pies, tarts, turnovers, galettes, cinnamon swirls, fruit-filled pastries, custard tarts, and quiches.
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Savory dishes: pies, pasties, quiches, beef patties, and tarts filled with cheese, vegetables, or meat.
Shortcrust pastry can be made from scratch or bought ready-made. Some popular sweet shortcrust pastry recipes include Bakewell tart, rhubarb and custard tart, and lemon tart. For savory dishes, beef pie, chicken pie, and quiche Lorraine are popular options. Cinnamon swirls made with shortcrust pastry are also a delicious sweet treat.
There are many recipes available online for shortcrust pastry dishes. Websites like BBC Good Food, Delicious Magazine, and Best Recipes have collections of shortcrust pastry recipes to choose from. Pinterest is also a great resource for finding inspiration for shortcrust pastry dishes.