For preparing short crust pastry, mix maida with salt, sugar and butter.

Pour water and knead it well in a processor. Keep it aside for 30 minutes.

Roll it and put it over into a baking dish. Prick the base of the pastry and pinch the sides, to avoid it from rising.

Bake it till done.

Short crust pasty is ready.

Note: 1)You could also cook it by adding in dry beans to stop it from rising.