Good shortcrust is an invaluable asset to any cook's armory of skills. Soft, buttery, flaky pastry awaits… if you keep your cool. We’ve all met our share of tough, soggy and simply unamusing pastries.

When it comes to cooking, I find that the “simplest” recipes are often the hardest to perfect. A poached egg, perfectly juicy chicken, and even a crispy and fluffy jacket potato are all easy to manage ...

To prepare the shortcrust sfogliatelle, start by making the shortcrust pastry. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a ...

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 handle ...

Make the best homemade shortcrust pastry for these delicious strawberry, raspberry and almond, rich chocolate or fruit crumble tarts Rachel Allen's strawberry, raspberry and almond tart. Photo: Tony ...

Sweet and savoury shortcrust pastry share the same basic principles, but the ingredients vary. There is no sugar or egg in the basic savoury shortcrust recipe which is included here. It is made with ...

When it comes to cooking, I find that the “simplest” recipes are often the hardest to perfect. But my Achilles’ heel, I’m afraid, is shortcrust pastry. I know it should be simple. It only involves ...

Damien Pignolet shares his unique "knack" of making shortcrust pastry. "The Knack" segment is served up every Thursday after 10.30 on Virginia Triloi's Morning Show. Place the flour, salt and butter ...