Hi all. I have made shortcrust pastry ready for my grandson to bake with at half term ( 1 week away). Is it ok to keep in foil in fridge or alternatively does it freeze well. Thanks for help/suggestions. Kate
It's never going to be as workable as fresh pastry, but I guess it would be ok for a week in the fridge. You will have to experiment with freezing, it will keep but not very easy to roll out, I predict.
I have just used the pastry having kept it in the fridge for a week and it was fine. Make sure it is at room temperature and if needs be manipulate to soften a bit. Roll out initially between two pieces of greaseproof. I made mince pies and if a little dry after cutting out shapes I wet my fingers to manipulate. All good. Thanks for advice. Kate
It's never going to be as workable as fresh pastry, but I guess it would be ok for a week in the fridge. You will have to experiment with freezing, it will keep but not very easy to roll out, I predict.
Thanks for asking, Gerry