Treacle Tart

Name: Treacle Tart
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 250g plain flour; 125g cold butter, cubed; 2 to 3 tbsp cold water; 400g golden syrup; 150g fresh white breadcrumbs; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 egg, beaten

Golden syrup, breadcrumbs and lemon in a crisp pastry case. Sweet enough to make your teeth hum.

Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Serves: 8
Difficulty: Medium

Method

Rub the butter into the flour, add water to bring to a dough, wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Roll out and line a 23cm tart tin. Chill again while the oven heats to 190°C / 170°C fan / gas 5.
Warm the syrup gently, stir in the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, juice and egg.
Pour into the case and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until set and golden. Serve warm with cream.