
What was the Queen REALLY like? From being 'anything but PC' and 'partial to a crafty cigarette', GYLES BRANDRETH answers the question New Princess of Wales Kate Middleton says she 'appreciates the history' associated with the role but wants to create her 'own path' You may have a little pastry left over.Ĭharles 'told Prince Harry NOT to bring Meghan to Balmoral to see dying Queen': Inside the half-hour of frantic discussions The tart will keep well for several days.ĪLTERNATIVELY You can make 6 small tarts in individual tins measuring about 12cm x 2cm If wished, accompany with berries, dusting them with icing sugar if liked. Smooth the filling evenly into the tart case and chill for a couple of hours until set before covering. Now add a couple of tablespoons of boiling water one at a time, stirring until the mixture is smooth and glossy (this results in the classic shiny surface). It may appear slightly oily at this point.


Tidy any uneven spots in the pastry using the back of a teaspoon and bake for a further 15 minutes until lightly coloured all over, but not too golden. Bake for 15 minutes until starting to colour at the sides, then remove the paper and beans. Line the pastry with baking paper and weight with baking beans. 1⁄8 in) and use to line the base and sides of the tart tin, gently pressing it in as necessary and trimming the excess.On a lightly floured work surface, knead the pastry until pliable, then roll it out thinly (aboutģmm.Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5.Bring the dough together into a ball, wrap in clingfilm, shape into a flattened patty and chill for at least half a day (the pastry will keep well for a few days).

Now incorporate the flour and whiz until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
