Saffron, leek and mushroom tart recipe

Saffron, leek and mushroom tart recipe

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This is GT's recipe for saffron, leek and mushroom tart. Warming and seasonal, with saffron adding an elevated edge.

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Tart pan
  • Rolling pin
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoon
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Skillet
  • Serving platter
  • Spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Plastic wrap
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 2 leeks, trimmed, halved lengthways
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • Pinch of saffron threads, soaked in 1 tbsp cold water for 10 minutes
  • 1 tbsp chardonnay vinegar
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 250 ml (1 cup) pouring cream
  • 1 small golden shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 black peppercorns
  • 2 eggs, plus 4 yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 80 gm butter, chopped
  • 300 gm seasonal mushrooms, thickly sliced (we used saffron milk caps)
  • Mixed baby leaves, to serve
  • Pastry
  • 280 gm unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 375 gm plain flour

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