Ingredients

• 6oz/170g plain white flour
• pinch salt
• 3oz/85g butter
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tbsp very cold water

Method

1. Sift the flour with the salt.
2. Rub in the butter until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs. Mix in the sugar.
3. Mix the yolk with 2 tbsp water and add to the mixture.
4. Mix to a firm dough, first with a knife, and finally with one hand. It may be necessary to add more water but the pastry should not be too damp.
5. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes before using or allow to relax after rolling out but before baking.

Notes