How To Make Trex Pastry Food

MINI MACARONI CHEESE TARTS

Steps:

• Step 1 Preheat the oven to gas 6.
• Step 2 Oil muffin tins.
• Step 3 For the pastry:-
• Step 4 Weigh out the flour, salt, butter and trex into a bowl.
• Step 5 Rub in the fats.
• Step 6 Add water to mix to a dough.
• Step 7 Roll out the dough and cut out the bases.
• Step 8 For the filling:-
• Step 9 Boil the macaroni till it is cooked.
• Step 10 Whilst still on the hob.
• Step 11 Drain and add the butter to the pan.
• Step 12 Next add the flour and keep mixing.
• Step 13 Add the milk, mustard powder and cheese and turn off the heat.
• Step 14 Spoon into pastry cases.
• Step 15 Sprinkle with cheese.
• Step 16 Bake for 20 minutes till golden brown.

BASIC SHORTCRUST PASTRY

Steps:

• Sift 225g plain flour into a large bowl, add 100g diced butter and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
• Stir in a pinch of salt, then add 2-3 tbsp water and mix to a firm dough.
• Knead the dough briefly and gently on a floured surface.
• Wrap in cling film and chill while preparing the filling.