Ready-rolled shortcrust pastry is a pre-made, uncooked sheet of shortcrust pastry that is thin and pliable, ready to use for baking without needing to be rolled out. It is a convenient option for quick and easy sweet or savory dishes like pies, tarts, quiches, and pasties, as it can be used straight from the pack.
Key features
Convenience: It is pre-rolled, eliminating the need for a rolling pin and saving preparation time.
Form: It typically comes as a flat sheet in a chilled or frozen block.
Versatility: It is used for both sweet and savory recipes, including pies, tarts, and quiches.
Texture: It is designed to produce a flaky and crumbly pastry when baked.
Preparation: Some versions come with their own baking paper to make it even easier to use.
Common uses
Topping for pies and quiches
Lining for tart cases
Wrapping for pasties
Base for sweet treats like jam tarts
For dishes with savory fillings, such as sausage rolls
Type
Pastry
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