Traditional Bakewell Tart Recipe

Name: Traditional Bakewell Tart Recipe
Ingredients: For the Pastry; 6 oz/150g all purpose/plain flour (see tip below); pinch of salt; 3oz/ 80g butter, cubed or an equal mix of butter and lard; 2-3 tbsp cold water; For the Filling; 2 tbsp raspberry jam; 1 1/2 sticks/ 150g butter; 3/4 cup/ 150g super fine / caster sugar; 3 medium eggs plus 1 yolk,, beaten; 1 1/2 cups/ 150g ground almonds; Zest of 1 medium lemon; 2 tbsp flaked almonds; 1 egg white, lightly beaten

Traditional Bakewell Tart Recipe was pinched from <a href="http://britishfood.about.com/od/cakesandbaking/r/Bakewelltart.htm" target="_blank">britishfood.about.com.</a>

"Bakewell tart is the famous British tart made in the picturesque town of Bakewell in the Derbyshire Peak District. It is so easy to make as you can see in this Bakewell Tart recipe. It is delicious dessert and also makes a delightful afternoon treat...."

INGREDIENTS

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For the Pastry

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6 oz/150g all purpose/plain flour (see tip below)

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pinch of salt

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3oz/ 80g butter, cubed or an equal mix of butter and lard

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2-3 tbsp cold water

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For the Filling

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2 tbsp raspberry jam

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1 1/2 sticks/ 150g butter

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3/4 cup/ 150g super fine / caster sugar

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3 medium eggs plus 1 yolk,, beaten

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1 1/2 cups/ 150g ground almonds

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Zest of 1 medium lemon

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2 tbsp flaked almonds

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1 egg white, lightly beaten

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