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["Preheat the oven to 350u00b0 F.", "Grease and flour a 10"" flan pan.", "Sift the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder into a large mixing. In a separate bowl beat 4 eggs and the melted butter.", "Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.", "Mix with a wooden spoon until blended.", "Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes.", "Note: The original recipe calls for 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 4 1/2 tablespoons melted butter,and only 2 eggs. Given that I like to use a large tart tin and prefer a thicker cake base (about 2 inches high), the recipe is doubled.", "Simple Syrup:", "In a saucepan, bring to boil the sugar and water.", "When the sugar is dissolved, remove from the heat.", "Stir in the liqueur.", "Creme Patissiere:", "Pour the milk and vanilla into a saucepan and heat to just below the boiling point.", "Remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes to allow the vanilla flavour to infuse.", "Strain the milk and reheat.", "In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.", "Whisk in the flour until well incorporated into the wet ingredients.", "Gradually whisk in the hot milk until blended.", "Transfer to a heavy-based saucepan and whisk continuously, over medium heat until the custard thickens and begins to boil.", "Simmer and continue whisking for an additional two minutes to allow the flour to cook.", "Remove from the heat and blend in the butter. Whisk in the Galliano liqueur or liqueur of choice if desired.", "In a small saucepan, heat the jam until melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the liqueur."]
