Basic Shortcrust Pastry

Method

• step 1

  Place the flour, butter and salt in a food processor. Blitz until the butter has incorporated into the flour and you have the texture of fine breadcrumbs.

• step 2

  Add the egg and pulse until the dough comes together.

• step 3

  Wrap the dough in cling-film and shape into a flat disc.

• step 4

  Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before using.