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20260504 Monday Sunny Day  Baking 6 egg tarts A.  DOUGH TART SHELL 🥧 4 Types of Tart Shells (small batch friendly) 1️⃣ Shortcrust (classic, stable) Ingredients 100 g all-purpose flour 50 g cold butter (cubed) 20 g sugar 1 egg yolk 1–2 tbsp cold water Steps Rub butter into flour → breadcrumb texture Add sugar + egg yolk Add water slowly → form dough Chill 20 min Roll + press into moulds 👉 Bake empty (180°C, 10–12 min) before filling Result Firm Slightly crumbly 👉 Best for beginners 2️⃣ Puff Pastry (flaky layers, premium look) Easiest method (recommended) Use store-bought puff pastry Steps Cut circles Press into tart moulds Chill 10 min (prevents shrinking) 👉 Fill + bake directly Result Crispy layers Very “bakery style” 👉 Best for TikTok visuals 3️⃣ Cookie Crust (super easy, no rolling) Ingredients 100 g digestive biscuits 40 g melted butter Steps Crush biscuits finely Mix with melted butter Press firmly into moulds 👉 Chill 15 min OR bake 10 min (180°C) Result Crunchy Slig...