South African Milk Tart (melktert) Recipe

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• 1 tsp almond extract .
• 2 c milk .
• 2 tsps cinnamon .
• Custard .
• 5 eggs .
• 2 1/2 c unbleached white flour, plus extra for rolling .
• Topping .
• 2 tsps baking powder .
• 1/4 c unbleached white flour .
• 1 tsp vanilla extract .
• 1/4 tsp salt .
• 1 c butter .
• 1/2 c sugar .
• 1/2 c brown sugar .
• 1/4 tsp salt .
• 1 c sour cream .
• Crust

• Step #1 Preheat oven to 400F degrees F.
• Step #2 For the crust, baking powder, mix the flour, & salt In a large-ish bowl.
• Step #3 Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or knife until the flour resembles a coarse cornmeal.
• Step #4 Stir in the sour cream to form a soft dough.
• Step #5 Dust the dough with flour & form it into a ball.
• Step #6 On a generously floured surface, roll out the dough to fix at 11*13 baking sheet or a 14-inch pizza pan.
• Step #7 It will be thicker than a usual pie crust.
• Step #8 Carefully lift the dough & lay it out flat on the unoiled pan.
• Step #9 Crimp the edges by pinching them to form a rim.
• Step #10 Pierce the dough with a fork in several places.
• Step #11 Bake for 25-30 mins utnil crisp & golden.
• Step #12 Meanwhile, make the custard by heating the milk to boiling.
• Step #13 Combine the sugar, eggs, flour, & salt in a mixer.
• Step #14 When the milk begins o foam, pur it slowly into the whirling mixer.
• Step #15 Pour the custard back into the saucepan.
• Step #16 Cook over med-heat/flame, stirring constantly for 3-5 mins, until thickened.
• Step #17 Remove from the heat, & stir in the the vanilla & almond extracts.
• Step #18 Set aside.
• Step #19 When the crust has baked, spread the custard filling evenly over it.
• Step #20 Generously sprinkle the top this with cinnamon & brown sugar.
• Step #21 Return the tart to the oven for about 15 mins, until the brown sugar melts & the top of the custard is firm.
• Step #22 Serve the milk tart warm or cold.
• Enjoy the South African Milk Tart (Melktert) recipe

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