This easy recipe creates a buttery, tender, and flaky dough ideal for tarts, pies, and cookies. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s a staple in European baking and comes together in minutes.
Homemade Shortcrust Pastry (Easy, Buttery & Foolproof)
Course: Cooking TipsServings
8
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
35
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
(typical pasta frolla ratios)
300 g flour
200 g butter
100 g sugar
2 egg
- Optional:
Zest of 1 lemon (for flavor)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Make the dough
Mix flour, sugar, butter, egg, and lemon zest
Work quickly until a smooth dough forms
Wrap and chill for 30 minutes
👉Resting helps the dough become easier to handle and keeps it crumbly after baking
Notes
- Pro Tips for Perfect Shortcrust Pastry
Keep ingredients cold for a flaky texture
Don’t over-knead or the dough will become tough
Chill before rolling to prevent shrinking
For extra crispness, chill again after shaping - How to Use Shortcrust Pastry
Fruit tarts
Lemon tart
Apple pie
Jam cookies - Storage
Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: up to 2 months
