Pastry

This is a large recipe, it can be reduced or freeze the excess for later

500g softened butter
500g caster sugar or icing sugar
3 eggs
1Kg flour
Zest 1 lemon (optional)

stir the flour and sugar together

rub in the butter

add the eggs and mix
turn out onto a floured board and knead to smooth

Cover in cling film and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before use.