Chef’s Perfect Shortcrust Pastry

Chef’s Perfect Shortcrust Pastry 
Ingredients:
– 250g flour
– 125g sugar
– 1 egg
– 125g unsalted butter, softened
– 1 pinch of salt
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt and sugar to combine the dry ingredients.
2. Add the softened butter cut into cubes and work the mixture with your fingers until it becomes crumbly.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until the dough begins to form a ball.
4. Do not overwork the dough! Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 180°C (gas mark 6).