Sweet Crust Pastry

Ingredients

• 210g plain flour

• 100g unsalted butter, cubbed and chilled

• 100g icing or confectioners sugar

• 2 tbsps ground almonds

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 egg whisked

Makes 1 serving for a tart

Method

1. Place the flour, sugar, salt and ground almonds in a bowl and whisk to combine

2. Add the butter and then with your fingers and palms of your hands work the flour mixture with the butter until it resembles crumbs

3. Then add the egg and stir with a fork until combined

4. Pour this out onto a work bench and smear with the palm of your hand until combined and a smooth dough forms

5. Form into a disc shape and wrap in plastic film or plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes