Makes about 500g

Hazelnut Pastry

INGREDIENTS

• 200g plain flour
• 40g ground roasted hazelnuts
• 100g cold butter, cubed
• 70g caster sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 medium egg, beaten

METHOD

1. Heap the flour and hazelnuts on a cool work surface and make a well in the centre.
2. Put the cubed butter, sugar and salt and mix together with your fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Make another well into the centre, add the egg and lightly work the egg into the flour mixture until well combined and the pastry is smooth.
4. Wrap the pastry into cling film and refrigerate until needed.