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Shortcrust pastry is a type of pastry often used for the base of a tart quiche or pie. It does not puff up during baking because it usually contains no leavening agent. It is possible to make shortcrust pastry with self-raising flour however. Shortcrust pastry can be used to make both sweet and savory pies such as apple pie quiche lemon meringue or chicken pie.
