Treacle Tart

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2. 2
   Mix the flour and sugar in a bowl.
3. 3
   Add the butter and mix until the dough resembles coarse bread crumbs.
4. 4
   Mix the egg yolk with 3 tbsp cold water.
5. 5
   Add to the dough and stir until it comes together.
6. 6
   On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 1/8 in (3mm) circle to line the tart pan.
7. 7
   Trim the excess and prick with a fork.
8. 8
   Chill for 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Line with wax paper, fill with baking beans, and bake for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove the paper and beans and bake for 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove and reduce the oven temperature to 375F (190C).
12. 12
    Warm the syrup in a saucepan with the lemon.
13. 13
    Add the ginger.
14. 14
    Sprinkle the bread crumbs in the tart shell, pour in the syrup, and let stand for 5 minutes.
15. 15
    Use the dough trimmings to make a lattice top.
16. 16
    Bake for 2030 minutes.