It is worth having a good recipe at your fingertips ... crisp base for many sweet and savoury dishes. I prefer to bake my pastry blind to prevent a soggy bit in the middle. Blitz the flour ...

Make a well in the centre and carefully add some of the egg and water mixture - just enough to bring the pastry together using a fork. Collect the pastry into a ball with your hands. This way you ...

These classic savoury pie recipes will make grey autumn days a ... saucy meat or vegetables topped with a buttery pastry crust that’s been baked to golden-brown perfection.

Rub the cold butter into flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Using a fork add the water to bring the pastry together. You may need to add a little more to bind the mixture or a little less.

Make a well in the centre and carefully add some of the egg and water mixture - just enough to bring the pastry together using a fork. Collect the pastry into a ball with your hands. This way you ...

Straightforward, photogenic and even tastier as leftovers the following day, savoury tarts are one of our favourite things to cook right now. Here are five recipes ... of warm pastry fresh out ...

all savoury pie recipes are glorious in our eyes. From that golden pie crust to the warming pie filling, pie recipes are made for comfort cooking. Pastry is key: we like to make our own when we ...

When it comes to show-stopping dishes for special occasions, Savory Beef Wellington is a timeless classic. Wrapped in golden ...

Traditional mince pies consist of sweet shortcrust pastry and a plump, fruity filling. This recipe gives the traditional sweet treat a savoury makeover. Shared in Dick and Angel Strawbridge's ...

When you think of pie, you might picture a dessert overflowing with fruit, sugary nuts or chocolate, but flaky, buttery pie crust also pairs extremely well with savory ingredients. Pies are a ...

From classic desserts to innovative savory snacks, choux pastry serves as a versatile base for a variety of delicious creations. Whether you're craving the sweet indulgence of traditional éclairs with ...