Bakewell Tart.
100g plain flour. 100g margarine.
25g margarine. 100g sugar.
25g lard. 2 eggs.
A little water. 100g self raising flour.
Jam. Almond essence.
Icing sugar for decorating.
Oven temp; gas 4. 180 c. 350 f.
Make the shortcrust pastry . Roll it out and line it in a shallow ovenproof dish.
( you can cut individual tarts if you so wish).
Place a small amount of jam on the base of the pastry and carefully spread with a knife.
Cream the margarine and sugar until soft. Gradually beat in the eggs and about 2 capfuls of almond essence. Fold in the flour. Carefully spoon the sponge mixture over the jam. Take care that the jam does not go through the sponge.
Cook for approximately 30 minutes. (about 15 minutes for tarts ).
Sieve a little icing sugar on top when it comes out of the oven.


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