Apple Tart

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

For the Pastry

1. Combine low protein flour, butter, and 2 Tbsp of sugar together in a large bowl with your hands until a coarse texture is achieved.
2. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and add water. Combine gently with your hands until a dough is formed.
3. Leave to rest for 10 minutes.
4. Dust a clean work surface with low protein flour and knead the pastry for a minute on the work surface until smooth.
5. Roll the pastry out with a rolling pin to an 11-inch circle. Use the rolling pin to lift the dough into a 9 inch parchment paper-lined pie dish making sure to press down on the edges.
6. Cut the excess dough off the sides of the pie dish and prick the pastry base all over with a fork.
7. Spoon 1 Tbsp of sugar over the base of the pastry

For The Filling

1. Arrange the apple slices on top of the dough in a layered pattern.
2. Mix together 1/4 cup sugar & cinnamon and sprinkle over the top of the tart.
3. Bake for 30–35 minutes in preheated oven.
4. Remove from oven, let it cool, drizzle maple syrup over top (if desired), and serve.