As
a rule I don't get requests for pastry from H but, rules are meant to
be broken as they say – and in particular a sweet version. Here's
the recipe I used for my trial run :
The
recipe makes enough to line a shallow
23cm/9
inch flan tin
Serves
8
115g/4oz
plain flour
55g/2oz
cold unsalted butter, diced
25g
(a scant 1oz) icing sugar, sifted
1
egg yolk plus 1 tbsp cold water
Sift
the flour into a mixing bowl. Add the butter and rub in until the
mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the sugar.
Lightly
beat the egg yolk with 1 tbsp of cold water. Add to the flour
mixture and mix with a round-bladed knife. Gather together to make a
soft dough.
Wrap
in cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
Add 1
tsp pure vanilla extract to the beaten egg yolk and reduce the amount
of water slightly – optional.
Bake
at 160fan/180c/Gas 4 for 15 minutes or until they are golden in
colour – leave to cool.
If you prefer individual tart cases then you'll get 12 based on
using a cutter 7cms/2¾” in diameter from the recipe given. Prick
the cases with a fork before baking.
After I'd rolled out the pastry I used my trusted tamper to ease
the cases into the tin for an even shape.
What to do with the pastry now I've made it?
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