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Sweet Tart Crust

1 1/2 cups flour

3 tbsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

2/3 cup unsalted butter, cubed

1 egg, beaten

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Sift together the flour, sugar, and salt into a bowl.

Cut in the fat.

Mix in the egg and vanilla.

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.