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Noun: shortcrust pastry
Usage: Brit
  1. Pastry with no leavening agent; often used to make the base of tarts, pies etc.
    "She made a delicious quiche using a homemade shortcrust pastry base";
    - shortcrust [Brit]

Type of: pastry

Encyclopedia: Shortcrust pastry