Lunch with friends

PROVENCAL-STYLE TART WITH SMOKED SALMON, CREME FRAICHE & CHIVES

SERVES 4

This makes a delicious pastry that is easy to work with, doesn’t need to be rested and can be topped with a creamy filling and whatever you have in the fridge.

FOR THE PASTRY

175g ground almonds
25g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
½tsp xanthan gum
1tsp baking powder
¼tsp salt
30g butter or lard, softened
1 egg

FOR THE FILLING

150ml soured cream or creme fraiche
1 large egg
150g smoked salmon A small handful of chives, finely sliced A large handful of rocket Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7 and cut 2 pieces of baking parchment to fit your oven tray.

To make the pastry,