"Classic Sweet Tart Crust, called Pâte Sucrée in French, this pastry is superior to shortcrust - better flavour and easier to work with...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups flour (, plain/all purpose)
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6 1/2 tbsp soft icing sugar / powdered sugar (, sifted (Note 1))
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2 1/2 tbsp almond meal / ground almonds ((Note 2))
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1/4 tsp salt
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100g / 7 tbsp butter (, unsalted, softened, cut into 1cm cubes)
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1 large egg (, at room temperature (55-60g/2 oz) (Note 3))