Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

Alternatively, you can put everything into a large bowl if you prefer to work more 'cleanly'.

A small pinch of salt significantly enhances the flavour even in sweet shortcrust pastry.

The colder the butter stays, the more crumbly the pastry will be.

Knead only until everything holds together to prevent the dough from becoming tough.

Pressed flat (as a disc) the dough cools faster and is easier to roll out later.

If you're short on time, 30 minutes is often enough, but a full hour makes it more stable for rolling.