How Do You Make Heart-Healthy Shortcrust Pastry?
Many people consider pastry difficult to make and unhealthy. This recipe makes shortcrust pastry that can be used for sweet or savory pies, tarts, crusts and many other baked products. It calls for monounsaturated vegetable oil in place of the usual butter or shortening, meaning that the pastry is healthier for the heart than traditional recipes. The pastry is very easy to make as exact measurements of the ingredients are not necessary. First you will need to make “self-raising flour.” Blend a pinch of salt and 1 tsp. of baking powder per cup of flour. Around 2 to 3 cups of self-raising flour will make enough pastry for a large pie crust. Make more than enough self-raising flour and store the remainder. In a large bowl, pour 2 parts vegetable oil to 1 part cold water. Around 1 cup of oil and 1/2 a cup of water will make enough pastry for a large pie crust. Mix the oil and water with a fork, and while mixing gradually incorporate self-raising flour by 1 to 2 tbsp. at a time, until it be
