Chocolate Tart Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt into a large bowl.
2. 2
   With your fingers, incorporate the butter pieces into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Mix in the egg to make a soft dough.
4. 4
   Flatten the dough into a small disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
5. 5
   Line your tart shell and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before cooking.
6. 6
   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F, line the crust with parchment paper and add pie weights, bake about 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove parchment paper and weights and bake until completely set, about 10-12 minutes.
8. 8
   Allow to cool completely before adding filling.