No Fuss Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

Ingredients

225g plain flour, 100g butter, 2tbsp milk, pinch of salt

Method

1. Sift the flour into a bowl and add the butter. Rub together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. 
2. Add in the salt and milk and mix until it forms a firm dough. If the dough struggles to come together add an extra tbsp of milk. 
3. Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead for 1-2 minutes.
4. The dough is now ready to use or can be wrapped and chilled until needed.