A pinch of salt is essential for flavour. To get a really short pastry, you could swap out half the butter for lard. And to achieve a flakier pastry, you could increase the butter to about 2:3 ...

This is a quick and easy recipe for shortcrust pastry. If you're new to making pastry, you won't believe how simple it can be. You can make it by hand or in a food processor. The secret is to ...

Are you looking for an idea for a quick and delicious snack that's perfect for an unexpected visit from guests? I have the ideal solution for you – puff pastry rolls with ham and cheese!

It's a good idea to remove the puff pastry from the refrigerator 10 minutes earlier - when it reaches room temperature, it will be more pliable. Step 3. Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined ...

Comforting, hot puff pastry filled with succulent tender beef and mushrooms in a tasty sauce - what's not to like? I prefer to use short pastry on the base and bake it blind. This gives your pie a ...

This quick dessert, which can be prepared in 30 minutes, requires just 225g of strawberries. Ditch the homemade pastry for pre-made pastry tarts to make it even faster. Strawberry tarts recipe ...