Sweet Short Pastry Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 1 Photo

Sweet Short Pastry

By: Nori Salisbury 
"A sweet shortbread type pie crust. Goes well with fruit pies."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

 

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch pie crust
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
  • 4 tablespoons shortening, chilled
  • 5 tablespoons ice water

Directions

  1. Place flour in a bowl with the sugar and salt. Cut the butter and shortening into pieces, and cut into the flour until crumbly. Mix in vanilla. Add just enough water to form a ball: it should not be sticky. Knead quickly into a smooth ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
  2. When ready to make pie, roll dough out as you would any crust. Do not let sit out, or handle excessively allowing to soften. Easiest to work with if firm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 286 | Total Fat: 18.2g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2003 by RAZZMATAZZ   view full review
I've been making pie crusts for many years now and this is the best ever. It was tender and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2004 by Charlotte   view full review
I made some modifications to the recipe as I doubled it. Instead of white sugar I used brown...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by ALILE   view full review
This is a really good pastry recipe, quick easy and tastes great, not too dry! A great use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2003 by MEWS   view full review
It was easy to make, and easy to roll out; it didn't crack at all! It was just perfect! Very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2010 by Martha   view full review
delete shortning and use amount of butter
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2002 by MEL_JADE   view full review
I made this recipe with a lemon meringue pie and the result was quite nice. The flavour was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2005 by THORTHING   view full review
Yummy!!! I used this recipe to make chocolate turnovers and the slightly sweet flavor was the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2010 by Danny Walker Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is an excellent simple sweet pastry. I use it for lots of berry pies, but it's divine...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by BIGASSBEAR   view full review
I used this recipe for my butter tarts and it turned out wonderfully!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2007 by Deborah K   view full review
A good recipe. Could cut the salt a bit. Didn't come out as flaky with margarine. More...

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Play Video Play Video
Make Pie Pastry Dough

Follow this simple recipe to make perfect pie crusts every time.

Play Video Play Video
Sweet Potato Pie

Watch how to make classic sweet potato pie—it’s far easier than pumpkin.

Play Video Play Video
How to Make Pie Crust

Watch how to make a flaky homemade pie crust in seven easy steps.

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States