Sanyo EM-S5002W Instructions and Recipes - Page 71

PAS T RY Note; When a recipe calls for a certain weight ofpastry, the weight refers to the amount of flour used and not the total amount of pastry. Example, if a recipe calls for 200g/8oz shortcrust pastry, you would start off with 200g/8oz of flour and add all the other ingredients. Shortcrust Pastry INGREDIENTS 200g/8oz plain flour 1.25m1s/ 1/4 tsp salt 50g/2oz butter or margarine, cut into small pieces 50g/2oz lard, cut into small pieces a little cold water to mix METHOD 1. Sieve flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub in fat until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. 2. Mix to a stiff dough with cold water. Knead lightly, use as required. Rich Shortcrust Pastry INGREDIENTS 200g/8oz plain flour 1.25m15/ 1/4 tsp salt 150g/6oz butter or margarine, cut into small pieces a little cold water to mix METHOD 1. Sieve flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub in fat until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. 2. Mix to a stiff dough with cold water. Knead lightly, chill for 30 minutes before using. Wholemeal Pastry INGREDIENTS 100eloz wholemeal flour 100g/4oz self raising wholemeal flour 1.25mls/V4tsp salt 50g/2oz butter or margarine, cut into small pieces 50g/2oz lard, cut into small pieces a little cold water to mix METHOD 1. Place flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub in fat until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. 2. Mix to a stiff dough with cold water. Knead lightly, use as required. Cheese Pastry INGREDIENTS 200g/8oz plain flour 1.25m1sPhtsp salt 100g/4oz butter or margarine, cut into small pieces 5m1s/ltsp mustard powder 75g/3oz mature cheddar cheese (grated) a little cold water to mix METHOD 1. Sieve flour, salt and mustard powder into a mixing bowl. Rub in fat until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the cheese. 2. Mix to a stiff dough with cold water. Knead lightly, use as required. Choux Pastry INGREDIENTS 75g/3oz plain flour pinch of salt 150m1s /'/a pint water 50g/2oz butter 2 eggs, beaten METHOD 1. Place butter and water in a large microwaveproof jug or bowl, heat on microwave 900W for 2-3 minutes, or until just boiling. 2. Immediately add flour and beat well until mixture is smooth. Cool slightly. 3. Add the eggs very gradually, beating hard until mixture is smooth, shiny and holds its shape. Use immediately. 70