Toffee Deep Dish Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

   Tip: Ensure the oven is preheated before proceeding.

2. 2

   Make the pastry crust: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix until the dough comes together. Wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

   Tip: Chill the pastry to prevent it from becoming too soft.

3. 3

   Roll out the pastry and place it in a 20cm deep dish. Trim the edges and prick the bottom to prevent bubbling.

   Tip: Use a pastry brush to remove excess dough from the edges.

4. 4

   Bake the pastry crust for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.

5. 5

   Make the toffee filling: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, golden syrup, and 100ml of water. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.

   Tip: Be careful not to burn the sugar.

6. 6

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

   Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.

7. 7

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract. Pour the toffee mixture into the pastry crust.

   Tip: Be careful, as the toffee will be hot.

8. 8

   Bake the pie for an additional 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped nuts (if using).

   Tip: Let the pie cool slightly before serving.

9. 9

   Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.