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Basic Tart Crust

1 1/4 cup flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup butter (cold)

1 egg, beaten

Sift together the flour and salt into a bowl.

Cut in the fat.

Mix in the egg.

Form a flattened ball and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Roll out to 1/8-1/4 inch thickness.

Place in ungreased tart pan.

Blind Bake (unless the recipe says otherwise).

When crust is done, cool completely before filling.