Spiced walnut and honey shortbread slice.William MeppemeasyTime:1-2 hoursMakes:18 bars
Many people tell me that while they love to bake,they draw the line at making pastry. I think this has to do with the need to work quite briskly,to keep everything cool so that the pastry does not soften and collapse. Here's a pastry base that's child's play. You literally pat the dough into the pan,with no risk of a rolled base tearing when transferring to a pie dish. The blind-baking is done without any need for weights,and the filling is combined in one pot.