Easy Sweet Pastry Dough

1. 1

   Sift together the flour, sugar, and salt (if using) into a bowl.

2. 2

   Toss butter into flour mixture to coat pieces. Using fingertips, rub butter into flour, working it until you have created a coarse meal with a few pea-size pieces.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine egg and vanilla. Whisk together, then add gradually to flour mixture, stirring with a fork. Mix with hands until dough forms a ball.

4. 4

   Knead the dough to make it smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Roll out dough and shape to pie pan or cut out rounds for tarts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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