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Description:
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Treacle Tart
Quite why we don’t call this syrup tart I don’t know.
To make the shortcrust
200 g plain flour
50 g butter
50 g lard
Rub in or use food processor to make crumbly mix
2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons of water to make a dough
Chill for 30 minutes
For the filling
420 g golden syrup
Heat lightly in a pan to warm
Mix into the syrup
Zest and juice of a medium lemon
100 g fresh white breadcrumbs
Heat oven to 200C, 400F, Gas 6
Roll out the pastry into a greased tin (18 cm)
Pour the syrup mixture into the pastry and bake for 35 - 40 minutes
As soon as you put the pastry into the oven, reduce the heat to 195C, 375F, Gas 5
Allow to cool somewhat before serving. |