Shortcrust Pastry

Ingredients

• 15ozs soft margarine
• 24ozs flour
• 6ozs icing sugar
• 1 egg

 Method

Place margarine, half of the flour and icing sugar and egg into mixing bowl.

Beat well.

Add remaining flour and sugar, and beat.

Knead gently and place in a plastic bag for at least an hour.

This pastry is ideal for apple tarts and mince pies.

Cooking Temperature – 180 C