PUMPKIN BARS

Melt-in-your-mouth homemade shortcrust pastry, delicious pumpkin filling with a touch of cinnamon, this is one recipe you gotta try for Thanksgiving.

INGREDIENTS: for the filling:  – 1 medium pumpkin – granulated sugar – cinnamon for the crust: – plain flour – milk –  sugar –  vegetable oil

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INGREDIENTS: – eggs –  bicarb of soda –  semolina – a pinch of salt

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To make the filling, mix the pumpkin puree with the sugar and cinnamon

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To make the crust, beat the eggs and sugar together

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The mixture will have a pale yellow colour, then pour in the milk and oil

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Add the flour, bicarb of soda and a pinch of salt

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Knead well into a dough that does not stick to the hands - add more flour is necessary

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Split the dough into 2 balls, and roll the first ball that will cover the bottom of the baking tray

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Sprinkle semolina over to help prevent a soggy bottom

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Spread the filling over, and sprinkle more semolina

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Cover with the rest of the dough, cut into squares, and brush with beaten egg, then bake until golden

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Absolutely delicious, and super easy to make too!