Day 2: tart de bry, a medieval brie tart

Ingredients

• 1 tart crust (see below)
• 10-12 ounces of semi-soft cheese, such as brie, that's not too soft - you want to be able to cut it into tiny pieces
• 1 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 - 1  teaspoon sugar
• pinch of salt

For the tart crust:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup AP flour
• 1/2 cup spelt flour
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1/3 cup water
• pinch of salt

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Preparation

• Combine the dry ingredients, add the liquid and mix until the dough is firm. Allow to rest in the refrigerator while you mix your tart filling ingredients.
• For the filling, allow the saffron threads to soak in a 1/2 teaspoon of warm water for about 5 minutes. Next, mix the egg yolks and saffron (with the water) together. Add the cheese and spices, whisk until smooth and pour into the crust.
• Bake in a 375 degree oven until it sets, about 25-30 minutes.