Pastry - Panasonic NN-CT890S Operating Instructions And Cookery Book

Ingredients
225g (8oz) plain flour
pinch salt
100g (4oz) margarine
45 ml (3tbsp) cold water
Ingredients
50g (2oz) butter
150 ml (¼pt) water
65g (2½oz) plain flour sifted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Ingredients
225g (8oz) self-raising flour
3 ml (½tsp) salt
100g (4oz) shredded suet
105 ml (7tbsp) cold water

Pastry

Shortcrust Pastry
Dish: large bowl
1. Place flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub the margarine into the
flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2. Add enough water so that when the mixture is kneaded lightly for a
few seconds a firm, smooth dough is formed. If possible, rest for 15
mins. before rolling out.
Choux Pastry
Dish: large jug
1. Place butter and water in a large jug and heat on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 2-3 mins. or until nearly boiling.
2. Immediately tip in all the flour and beat well until mixture is smooth.
Cool slightly.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating vigorously until mixture is
smooth and glossy.
Suetcrust Pastry
Dish: large bowl
1. Mix together flour, salt and suet.
2. Add enough water so that when the mixture is kneaded lightly for a
few seconds a firm, smooth dough is formed.
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