Fennel Pastry

How to make Fennel Pastry Recipe

Ingredients:
2 tbsp fennel seeds
160g standard plain flour
120g butter
good pinch of salt
50ml cold water

Method:
Place fennel seeds in a pestle and mortar and grind to a rough powder, ensuring that it’s not too fine. Set aside.

Place flour, fennel seeds, butter and salt into a large mixing bowl. Using your fingertips, gently rub ingredients together until they resemble rough breadcrumbs. Do not over-mix otherwise butter will begin to melt from the heat of your fingers.

Add water and mix until a dough is formed. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.

Gently re-work pastry before using, taking care to ensure it remains cold and firm.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry as stated in your recipe.