Chocolate Desserts Recipe - Sweet Short crust Pastry

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500ml) all-purpose flour

• pinch salt

• 1/4 lb (110g) butter

• 1/4 cup (60ml) sugar

• 1 egg yolk

• 2 tsp (10ml) lemon juice

• 2-3 tbsp (30-45ml) cold water

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Method:

1. Stir flour and salt into a large bowl. Add butter and cut it in until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add sugar and mix.

2. Make a well in the center of mixture. Add egg yolk, lemon juice and water. Mix to a slightly crumbly, stiff dough. Knead lightly.

3. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes before using.