🫙 From the Spice Rack
Bakewell Tart
1 c Solid vegetable shortening 1 ts Salt (optional) 1/4 c Ice water
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Ingredients6 items
Ingredients
- 1cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4cup ice water
- 1/2cup butter at room temperature
- 3/4cup ground almonds
- 2tbsp (heaping) good-quality
Directions
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PASTRY----------------------------------- 2 1/2 c All-purpose flour 1 c Solid vegetable shortening 1 ts Salt (optional) 1/4 c Ice water
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In a large mixing bowl, place the fat, water and 3 heaped tablespoons of the flour you set to one side
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Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until all is well blended
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The carefully add in the rest of the flour, rubbing the mixture between your fingertips until it all sticks together
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You can add up to 2 tablespoons of water to help, but no more
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Remember that if you overwork the pastry at this stage it will become tough and shrink when cooked
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Combine into a ball, cover with a damp tea towel and place in the refrigerator
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Preheat the oven to 400F