Shortcrust

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Describing a form of pastry that is relatively hard and brittle. not-comparable

    "shortcrust dumplings"

Etymology

From short + crust.

Related phrases

shortcrust pastry

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