Wholemeal Spelt, Pine Nut and Honey Tart

Spelt Wholemeal Pastry

1. Rub a little butter around the inside of a 20cm/8” round dish or tin and pre-heat the oven.
2. Put the flour and butter into a mixing bowl.
3. Using a pastry blender or fork, work the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Stir in enough of the orange juice to bring the pastry together into a soft dough.
5. Using your hands gather the mix together to form a smooth ball of pastry dough.
6. Dust the work surface with flour, put the dough in the middle and sprinkle it with flour.
7. Roll out the pastry into a circle 5cm/2” larger than your dish and lift it into the dish, OR simply press it into the baking dish using your fingers.
8. Cut away any pastry that hangs over the edge of your dish.

Pine Nut and Honey Filling

1. Break the egg into a mixing bowl and whisk well.
2. Continue whisking, adding the honey and orange juice.
3. Stir in the pine nuts.
4. Pour the mixture into pastry lined dish, spreading it out.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes.