Shortbread Pastry

Submitted by Chef #496178

"incredibly easy shortbread pastry i haven't been able to find others like it easily, soft buttery pastry works well with fruit pies and tarts, my favourite, strawberry! enjoy"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1 pie

ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1⁄3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter

directions

1. mix flour salt and confectioners sugar in a large bowl.
2. work in cold butter with a pastry blender, two forks or food processor, until a soft dough is formed, should resemble course oatmeal.
3. hand press into your pie dish or tart tray. use a spoon to make a smoother texture.
4. place in freezer for 15 minuets.
5. must be pre-baked for 20 minuets at 425 degrees before filling.
6. bake additional recommended time for your pie fill.