Learn how to make a perfect buttery, flaky shortcrust pastry from scratch using this in-depth tutorial and video. It’s ...

Making your own sweet shortcrust pastry is so satisfying, and results in a tastier pie. Give yourself enough time to properly rest and chill the pastry before baking for a perfect result.

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 more to bind the mixture or a little less.

Wrap the pastry dough in baking parchment and place into the fridge to firm up for about two hours. Heat the oven to 180˚C/ gas mark 4. Grease and flour a loose base tart tin. I use one that is ...

This pie has an old-fashioned shortcrust pie pastry — crisp and tasty and the perfect balance for the rich juicy beef casserole filling. To achieve the best possible flavour I always recommend ...