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What gives shortcrust pastry excellent flavor but melts easily during handling?
What gives shortcrust pastry excellent flavor but melts easily during handling?
- Butter (correct)
- Sugar
- Margarine
- Oil
What are the main ingredients of shortcrust pastry?
What are the main ingredients of shortcrust pastry?
- Margarine, milk, salt, and flour
- Butter, sugar, eggs, and water
- Oil, sugar, flour, and eggs
- Fat, flour, salt, and water (correct)
What sets sweet shortcrust pastry apart from regular shortcrust pastry?
What sets sweet shortcrust pastry apart from regular shortcrust pastry?
- Higher butter content and nutmeg
- Higher salt content and vanilla extract
- Higher sugar content and egg yolks (correct)
- Higher flour content and baking powder
What kind of recipes can sweet shortcrust pastry be used for?
What kind of recipes can sweet shortcrust pastry be used for?
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What type of pies is shortcrust pastry commonly used for?
What type of pies is shortcrust pastry commonly used for?
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What is the main purpose of using egg yolks in sweet shortcrust pastry?
What is the main purpose of using egg yolks in sweet shortcrust pastry?
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Study Notes
Shortcrust Pastry Characteristics
- High fat content gives shortcrust pastry excellent flavor but makes it melt easily during handling.
Shortcrust Pastry Ingredients
- The main ingredients of shortcrust pastry are flour, fat (butter or lard), and water.
Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
- Sweet shortcrust pastry is set apart from regular shortcrust pastry by the addition of sugar.
- Sweet shortcrust pastry is suitable for recipes that require a sweet pastry crust, such as desserts and sweet tarts.
Recipe Uses
- Sweet shortcrust pastry can be used for a variety of recipes, including sweet pies, tarts, and quiches.
Pie Types
- Shortcrust pastry is commonly used for making savory pies, such as meat pies and quiches.
Egg Yolks in Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
- The main purpose of using egg yolks in sweet shortcrust pastry is to enrich the flavor and color of the pastry.
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Test your knowledge of shortcrust pastry with this quiz covering its simple ingredients, uses, and variations such as adding sugar and eggs for a richer pastry.
