Sweet Short Pastry

 
3 cups plain flour, sifted 
1 tbsp icing sugar
200 g (7 oz) butter, softened 
1 egg
1 tbsp water 
 
1.  Mix the butter and icing sugar together in a bowl. Mix the egg and water together and slowly add to the butter mixture.  

2.  Add the flour and mix to form a smooth dough. 

3.  Wrap in cling film and chill for 1 hour. Use as required. 
 
Makes 375 grams.