Jam Tarts

In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until blended.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat just until incorporated. Do not over mix the dough.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface, knead the dough a few times to bring it together, and then divide the dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm (at least an hour , or freezer for 10mins ) .

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and place rack in the center of the oven , and have ready your muffin tins.

Remove one portion of the dough from the refrigerator and place on a lightly floured work surface. Roll out the dough until it is 1/8 inch (.5 cm) thick. Using a lightly floured 7cm round cookie cutter, cut out the rounds and gently press them into the muffin tins. Fill each pastry with one teaspoon of your chosen jam or marmalade . Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 - 14 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Remove from oven leave to cool in trays for about 10 mins and place on a wire rack to cool for 20 mins .