Sweet Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, salt and sugar.
2. 2
   Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it looks like coarse meal.
3. 3
   Add the lightly beaten egg and the vanilla.
4. 4
   Work until mixture will form a ball.
5. 5
   If dry, add 1 or 2 teaspoons water until dough is manageable.
6. 6
   Knead 5 or 6 times on counter.
7. 7
   Form 3 balls.
8. 8
   Wrap and chill.
9. 9
   (Pastry can be refrigerated a week before using or frozen for 3 or 4 months.)