Sweet pastry

• 250 g (9 oz) flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Place the flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl, add the butter and rub in with the fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. This can also be done in a food processor.

Make a well in the centre and add the water. Combine with a wooden spoon, then knead by hand to form a ball of dough. Cover with cling film and chill the pastry in a refrigerator for at least 2 hours befo