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Melktert (Milk Tart)

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2 cakes

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Pastry:
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 oz. margarine
1 egg
1 pinch salt
2 tsp. baking powder

Filling:
4 cups milk
2 tbsp. margarine
2-1/2 tbsp. flour
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp. cornflour
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla essence

Directions:

Pastry
Cream margarine and sugar. Add egg, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well, and press into 2 pie dishes. Bake for 10 minutes at 320°F (160°C). (Or buy two readymade pie bases - preferrably the shortbread type.)

Filling
Boil milk and margarine. Mix the rest of ingredients into a smooth paste in a bowl and add to boiling milk. Return to heat and stir until thick (about 5 minutes). Pour into shells and sprinkle with cinnamon. Put in the fridge.

Comments from mozie :

A South African favorite, just like ouma made them!

 
 
 

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