The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800’s in England.
Sweet shortcrust pastry
Ingredients
- 225 g 8oz all purpose flour
- 30 g 1oz sugar
- 2.5 ml ½ tsp salt
- 110 g 4oz unsalted butter, cold (frozen is better)
- 2 2 egg yolks
- 2.5 ml ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 15-30 ml 1-2 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Sift together flour, sugar and salt. Grate butter into the flour mixture, using the large hole-side of a box grater. Using your finger tips only, and working very quickly, rub the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. Set aside.
- Lightly beat the egg yolks with the almond extract (if using) and quickly mix into the flour mixture. Keep mixing while dribbling in the water, only adding enough to form a cohesive and slightly sticky dough.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap in cling and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
Sweet shortcrust pastry
Ingredients
- 225 g 8oz all purpose flour
- 30 g 1oz sugar
- 2.5 ml ½ tsp salt
- 110 g 4oz unsalted butter, cold (frozen is better)
- 2 2 egg yolks
- 2.5 ml ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 15-30 ml 1-2 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Sift together flour, sugar and salt. Grate butter into the flour mixture, using the large hole-side of a box grater. Using your finger tips only, and working very quickly, rub the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. Set aside.
- Lightly beat the egg yolks with the almond extract (if using) and quickly mix into the flour mixture. Keep mixing while dribbling in the water, only adding enough to form a cohesive and slightly sticky dough.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap in cling and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
Until the next DB Challenge…
p.s. I need your suggestions… our Culinary School Wine Tasting class is coming up in a few short weeks and we are all responsible for bringing in appetizers to feed 30 people and it should go well with some sort of wine (they will do the pairing at class) So here is what I need your opinions on… what the heck should I make for 30 people without spending an absolute fortune? Keep in mind it has to be something I made… can’t just be a cheese platter ya know! Any ideas or suggestions would be fabulous! thanks!!
Gaby, Love your new site design!! And the tart looks delicious!
Your tart looks perfect. I have a few suggestions for your wine pairing thingy. I have a GREAT pear and blue cheese crostini is that is fabulous or a wonderful rosemary goat cheese cheesecake that is super paired with Chardonnay. They are on my blog under appetizers. Take a quick look and see what you think!
Mouth watering tart and lovely photos! You did a great job 🙂 Cheers.
Looks gorgeous! Love you photos. 🙂 YUM! 🙂
Great job, very pretty! On the appetizer hmm, good question I have no clue.
Love the way the jam oozes from your tart – mouth watering! I find pink sparkling wine goes so well with a tart like this 🙂 Very well done!
What a lovely tart! Great job on this month's challenge.
Your tart looks divine!
I've always wanted to make frangipane. This tart looks beautiful.
I made these sausage and cheese puffs from Food & Wine once that were really, relaly good.
Stuffed mushrooms are another good option. So many different things you can fill them with.
Or steamed asparagus, wrapped up with cream cheese with some ham or prosciutto and popped in the oven until the meat is crispy and the cream cheese melty.
You did a lovely job with the tart. It really looks delicious.
gorgoeus tart!
for an app, I did phyllo triangles filled with brie, pear, and blackberry for an office party and they were a huge hit. Slightly time consuming, but not expensive at al to make.
I love your site! So many great recipes. Great job on this month's challenge!
Good job – love it!
Mushrooms are extremely wine friendly. Check out "Stuffed Mushrooms – for Bill" on my blog. They are easy, cheap, and delicious.
Try them at home first. I'm sure you'll like them.
I want that tart all to myself! Looks lush.
Your tart looks fantastic!! As far as what to bring?? How about inside out blt's? Relatively inexpensive and quite original.. on my blog if interested.
Grabbed your button by the way, love the new look!
Gorgeous! love the strawberry sauce. So appetizing