Store-bought pastry (substitute, frozen, butter, grocery store)

[jehane]

Hello

I'm new to the US and needing some help regarding store-bought pastry. I'd prefer not to have to make my own if possible.

1. What are the major brands for puff and shortcrust pastry? I have been having trouble finding them in supermarkets and if I know what brands to look out for it will be easier.

2. Do puff and shortcrust go by another name here?

3. Is the shortcrust pastry sweetened? I want to make meat pies, not fruit pies, so I don't want sweet pastry.

Thanks in advance.

[aquietpath]

Pepperidge Farm makes a nice puff pastry....you can find it in the frozen food section of most grocery stores. As far as shortcrust pastry? Not familiar with the term, but if it is just general piecrust made with shortening, flour and water you can find raw pie crust in the dairy section, near the canned biscuits and rolls. I think it is Pillsbury that makes it, and it comes in a red box. It comes folded up, and you just unfold it and use. It isn't sweet.

[jehane]

Thank you! That is very helpful.

[rainroosty]

Originally Posted by aquietpath

Pepperidge Farm makes a nice puff pastry....you can find it in the frozen food section of most grocery stores. As far as shortcrust pastry? Not familiar with the term, but if it is just general piecrust made with shortening, flour and water you can find raw pie crust in the dairy section, near the canned biscuits and rolls. I think it is Pillsbury that makes it, and it comes in a red box. It comes folded up, and you just unfold it and use. It isn't sweet.

I will look for that, thank you! Quick Cornish pasties!

[OpenD]

UK style shortcrust is not sold in US supermarkets. US refrigerated pie crust dough is the closest you will find. It is more flaky and not as crumbly as shortcrust, but is a reasonable substitute.

I've seen British style savory pies made with pie crust for the bottom layer, and puff pastry for the top. Is that what you're trying to do?

[jehane]

Originally Posted by OpenD

I've seen British style savory pies made with pie crust for the bottom layer, and puff pastry for the top. Is that what you're trying to do?

Yes, pretty much. It's more an Australian-style meat pie, but I think it's derived from and pretty similar to the British. I'll try out the pie crust and if it doesn't work I guess I'll make my own. Shortcrust is not too bad but I wasn't keen to tackle puff! Thank you!

[weezycom]

If you have a Trader Joe's near you, their puff pastry is superior to the Pepperidge Farms product, or at least I prefer it. It's made with all butter and the PF puff pastry has other fats as well as butter in theirs

[Dirt Grinder]

Originally Posted by jehane

Yes, pretty much. It's more an Australian-style meat pie, but I think it's derived from and pretty similar to the British...

So, you're looking for something like Pampas shortcrust pastry.

[sade693]

Pillsbury makes good pie crust that can be used for sweet or savory dishes. You'll usually find it in the dairy aisle among shredded cheese, eggs, creams, and whatnot.

[jehane]

Originally Posted by weezycom

If you have a Trader Joe's near you, their puff pastry is superior to the Pepperidge Farms product, or at least I prefer it. It's made with all butter and the PF puff pastry has other fats as well as butter in theirs

Thanks. I'm not sure where there is a Trader Joe's but I'll have a look.

Originally Posted by Dirt Grinder

So, you're looking for something like Pampas shortcrust pastry.

Pampas would be perfect. Is that available here? At a reasonable price?

Originally Posted by sade693

Pillsbury makes good pie crust that can be used for sweet or savory dishes. You'll usually find it in the dairy aisle among shredded cheese, eggs, creams, and whatnot.

Thanks, I'll look out for it. Interesting, the last time I used the word "savoury" in a conversation about food, the other people didn't understand what I meant, so I've taken care not to use the term since then. Is it a regional thing?