Basic shortcrust pastry

basic, sugar free

Ingredients:

500g plain flour

250g butter
125ml water
pinch salt

Method:

Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the butter and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Stir in the salt, then add water and mix to a firm dough. Knead the dough briefly and gently on a floured surface. Wrap in cling film and chill while preparing the filling.