"A buttery, flaky pastry crust is filled with a sweet and gooey lemon-infused filling in this traditional Treacle Tart recipe!..."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Shortcrust Pastry:
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1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter (, chilled)
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5 tablespoons lard (, chilled)
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How to Render Lard ((click link check out our tutorial on how to easily make your own lard!))
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1/3 cup ice cold water
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For the Treacle Filling:
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1 1/4 cups (450 g) golden syrup
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Homemade Golden Syrup ((click the link for the recipe to make your own!))
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grated zest and juice of one lemon
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1 1/4 cups (100 g) fresh white breadcrumbs ((do not use store-bought. Use fresh bread and either let it sit out for one day or toast the slices and then pulse them in a food processor))
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3 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 egg