Vanilla Bean Sweet Tart Pastry (Short Crust)

• all-purpose flour↗1 2⁄3
• table salt↗1
• confectioners' sugar↗5
• cold butter (1 stick)↗1⁄2
• vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out↗1
• egg yolks↗2
• ice cold water↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a food processor, combine flour, salt, sugar, butter and vanilla seeds. Pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. With the motor running, add egg yolks one at a time, then dribble in cold water until the mixture forms a ball.

2. 2

   For individual tarts, divide into six pieces. Flatten into disc(s), wrap in plastic and let rest 1 hour in refrigerator.

3. 3

   Roll out to fit tart mold(s), fill as desired, and bake.