Shortbread Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   The ingredients need to be cold before you start.
2. 2
   Place the flour in a bowl with a little salt, to taste.
3. 3
   Then throw in the butter and use your fingertips to rub it into the flour until you get a crumbly, sand-like texture.
4. 4
   Mix in the egg yolk and egg, just until they are both incorporated.
5. 5
   At this point the dough will be wet and difficult to roll out.
6. 6
   Lay some clingfilm on your counter and place the dough on top.
7. 7
   Cover with more clingfilm.
8. 8
   Roll lightly to flatten, then leave to rest in the fridge for at least one hour.
9. 9
   Shape as desired, then cook at 150 C or 300 F until golden.
10. 10
    For a round shortbread using all the dough, this will probably take about 30 minutes.