Chocolate tart (crostata)

METHOD:

Step 1: to prepare the dough:

MIX TOGETHER flour, sugar and baking powder in a bowl

PILE the mixture on the table

CREATE a well in the centre

ADD eggs and softened butter

WORK the mixture to form a soft dough

WRAP in plastic (cling film)

LEAVE TO CHILL for 15 minutes in the fridge;

Step 2: to assemble and decorate the pie:

KNEAD the dough a couple of times to soften it 

ROLL it out

GENTLY TRANSFER it to the prepared tin, if the pastry breaks just patch it up, you won’t see it.

TRIM the plate of any extra dough

PIERCE the bottom with a fork

ADD the filling of your choice

MAKE stripes with the remaining dough

ADD the stripes on the top of your pie

BRUSH the top lightly

Step 3: cooking:

HEAT the oven to 180°

COOK  for 30 minutes