Lattice Treacle Tart

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   Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.

2. 2

   Make the pastry by placing the flour, butter and white vegetable fat in a food processor.

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   Blend in short sharp bursts until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

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   Remove from the processor and place on a pastry board or in a large bowl.

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   Stir in enough cold water to make a dough and knead on a floured surface until smooth and pliable.

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   Roll out the pastry and use to line a 20.5 cm loose-bottomed fluted flan dish or tin.

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   reserve the pastry trimmings and decoration.

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   Chill for 30 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, to make the filling, place the golden syrup in a saucepan and warm gently with the lemon rind and juice.

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    Tip the breadcrumbs into the pastry case and pour the syrup mixture over the top.

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    Roll the pastry trimmings out on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6-8 thin strips.

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    Lightly dampen the pastry edge of the tart, then place the srips across the filling in a lattace pattern.

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    Brush the ends of the strips with water and seal to the edge of the tart.

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    Brush a little beaten egg over the pastry and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the filling is just set.

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    Serve hot or cold.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.