Butter Crusts

Ingredients

• 0.3 lb butter cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg yolk 
• 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• tart form

Directions

1. In a food processor or bowl, combine flour and sugar.
2. Add butter; whirl or rub in with your fingers until fine crumbs form.
3. Add yolk; whirl or mix with a fork until dough holds together. Pat into ball.
4. Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Firmly and evenly press each one over bottom and up sides of a 4 1/2-inch tart pan with removable rim. Set pans slightly apart on a 14- by 17-inch baking sheet.
5. Bake in a 300 regular or convection oven until pale gold, 15 to 25 minutes; let cool at least 15 minutes. If making up to 1 day ahead, cool completely, wrap airtight, and store at room temperature.