Torta di Pere e Mandorle

• 350 g (12 oz) plain flour
• a pinch of salt

For the sweet pastry, pulse the flour, salt and butter in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the sugar then the egg yolks and pulse. The mixture will immediately combine and leave the sides of the bowl. Remove, wrap in cling film and chill for at least an hour. Preheat the oven to 18