Pastry - homemade or frozen

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TracyG

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Apr 26, 2009
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I haven't attempted making my own pastry for many years. I remember when I did it was extremely messy and I never seemed to get it right. Since then, I have brought frozen pastry costing around 90p a block, which does a good sized family pie. I am wondering whether to try my hand at the real thing again. I know that home-made pastry tastes better, and I'm sure making my own pastry would cost less, but is it really worth the hassle?
 
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Georginazn

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I, as Princess Homemade, make here the full admission that I have in the past bought shortcrust pastry - even the pre-rolled sort! Ooh that feels better!
I went through a phase where every batch I made was so crumbly as to be unrollable, or tough when cooked. I know you have to have cold hands! Perhaps I am too hot blooded! I would never attempt Puff Pastry. That's an all day commitment!
Now that DH is wheat intolerant I am back to making shortcrust with Dove's farm wheat free flour and it’s working out well. Finding Spelt Puff Pastry t'other day has revolutionised my menus. I think I would still be buying ready made if I could as I hate the sticky yet drying feel of dough on my hands!
 
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happywriter

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Buy it from the supermarket, comply with the instructions, and it should be ok. Why not use their products - if that is a reasonable way to go.
 
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