Shortbread Pie Crust

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine the butter and sugar and blend to make a paste.
2. 2
   Add the yolk and blend thoroughly. Add the flour and using your fingers, blend to make a crumbly dough, being careful not to overwork.
3. 3
   Pat firmly into a 9-inch pie pan and let rest in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight.
4. 4
   Remove from the refrigerator and prick the bottom of the crust with the tines of a fork. Place a sheet of parchment or foil in the pie tin and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
5. 5
   Bake the crust in a pre-heated 400°F. oven for 10 minutes. Remove the pie weights and foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until light golden brown.