Chocolate Sweet Pastry

How to make Chocolate Sweet Pastry Recipe

Ingredients:
170g butter, softened
85g sugar
1 medium egg
260g standard plain flour
30g good quality cocoa powder

Method:
In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat butter and sugar with a wooden spoon until a light, creamy consistency has been achieved. Add egg and mix until combined. Sift in flour and cocoa and mix to a paste. Only mix until the paste comes clean off the bowl. Be careful not to over-mix or pastry will become too elastic and doughy. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or, even better, overnight.

Gently re-work pastry before using, taking care to ensure it remains cold and firm.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a sheet about 3mm thick or as stated in your recipe.