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Chocolate pastry

Perfect for: Chocolate almond and pear tart

Dish Details:


INGREDIENTS:

125g (4oz) plain flour
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
60g (2oz) caster sugar
60g (2oz) unsalted butter
1 egg yolk
Few drops of vanilla extract
Approx. 1 Tbsp whole milk


PREPARATION:
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas mark 6. Sieve the flour, cocoa, salt and sugar into a bowl, and rub in the butter to form a mixture that resembles fresh breadcrumbs.

2. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract and bring the mixture together adding milk if necessary, then knead gently to form a firm dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

3. Roll out the pastry thinly on a lightly-floured surface to fit a 23-cm (9-in) fluted loose-bottomed flan tin. The pastry is very short so you may find it easier to mould the pastry into the tin.

4. Prick the base all over with a fork and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until set and firm to the touch.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Serves: 12

Source: Chocolate! By Kathryn Hawkins

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
clock Quick & Easy: 30 minutes or less

heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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