Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan 

1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for hands 

1 tablespoon sugar 

Pinch of salt 

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center. Butter a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom; set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk to combine flour, sugar, and salt.

In a small glass measuring cup, stir together butter, vanilla, and 1/2 tablespoon water; pour over flour mixture. Stir to combine.

With floured hands, press dough into prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove tart shell from oven.