Sugar Pastry Pie Crust

This is a basic recipe for making sweet pie crusts. A good base for apple, pumpkin, any sort of berry pie.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 1 pie crust

Ingredients

• 200  g all-purpose flour
• 50  g caster sugar
• 1  pinch salt
• 125  g margarine or 125  g butter
• 1  egg

Directions

1. Combine flour and butter in mixer, mix for few seconds.
2. Add sugar and salt and bring it to breadcrumb stage.
3. Add the egg and cold water if needed.
4. Take care not to overwet.
5. Mix until it forms into a ball.
6. Allow to rest in a cool place before using.
7. Fill with whatever pie ingredients you're using.
8. Bake in a 350° oven for 20 to 30 minutes.