
Shortcrust pastry
Description
The pastry is easy and quick to prepare. I am providing you with detailed instructions. The pastry is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Mix the water with the yolk, vinegar, and salt.
- 2
Step 2

Add the sifted flour. Knead the dough for 6 minutes. Let it rest at room temperature, covered with a towel, for 30 minutes.
- 3
Step 3

Meanwhile, rub the fat with 3-4 tablespoons of flour. This will make the dough flaky.
- 4
Step 4

Roll out the butter mixture into a rectangular shape.
- 5
Step 5

Now work with the main dough. Roll it out so that the center of the sheet is thicker than the edges. Make a cross-shaped incision in the dough. Add flour as needed.
- 6
Step 6

Place the buttery flatbread in the center of the dough.
- 7
Step 7

Seal the edges of the dough in the center. Sprinkle everything with flour.
- 8
Step 8

Roll out the dough with a rolling pin from the center to the edges. The dough thickness should be 10 mm.
- 9
Step 9

Carefully remove excess flour from the dough using a brush.
- 10
Step 10

Fold the dough into quarters, tucking the edges toward the center. Let it rest for 10 minutes, covered with a towel. Then roll out the dough again to a thickness of 10 mm. This process can be repeated several times, creating more and more layers.
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Step 11

As a result, the dough should be folded and rolled out 4-5 times. Happy cooking!