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Pâte brisée
OtherAlso known as: Shortcrust pastry (similar) · Pie crust (US)
A short, crumbly French pastry made with plain flour, cold butter, water, and a little salt, used as the base for savoury and sweet tarts. It is richer and more tender than a standard shortcrust pastry.
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