Name: Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
Ingredients: 250 g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour; 75 g (2 1/2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cubed; a pinch of sea salt; 90 g (1 cup ) confectioner's sugar, sifted; 55 ml (1/4 cup) milk; 2 egg yolks

This recipe is an accompaniment for Passion Fruit Tart.

This pastry is ideal for making custard and fruit tarts. It can be made in advance and will keep in the refrigerator for a week. It also freezes well. The recipe yields one 28 cm (10-inch) tart case or several smaller ones.

Recipe notes

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