Easy and tasty handmade shortcrust (pastry chef recipe)

Easy, quick and tasty shortcrust pastry recipe. This shortcrust (or pie crust) is suitable for a range of savoury and sweet preparations. INGREDIENTS 250 g (8.8 oz) plain flour 180 g (6.3 oz) plain butter 1 egg yolk (from a medium size egg) 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) whole milk 1 or 2 pinches of salt (for a savoury shortcrust) 1 teaspoon fine white sugar (for a sweet tart)