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shortcrust
a. Describing a form of pastry that is relatively hard and brittle
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Usage examples of "shortcrust".
Both had made suitable marriages, and, unlike their father, hugged their children, cooked Sunday lunch, knew the difference between puff and shortcrust pastry, and changed nappies without any loss of masculinity.
It is not the cake he would choose for himself - he still prefers the firm texture of shortcrust pastry.