Shortcrust (pâte sablée) is a crisp, crumbly tart dough made by rubbing butter into flour and binding it with sugar and egg. Its high butter content gives it a sandy texture that crumbles when bitten. It is used for sweet tart shells and cookie bases.
Where It's Used
“Spread the shortcrust pastry into the tart mold and prick with a fork for blind baking.”