Pasta Frolla

Method

1. Place the flour, butter, and salt in a mixer bowl.
2. Pulse the mixer until the mixture resembles coarse sand (sablage).
3. Add the sugar and egg to the bowl.
4. Mix until the dough begins to come together and forms a compact mass.
5. Transfer the dough to a work surface and briefly knead by hand until smooth.
6. Flatten the dough into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 1 hour.