Cut the butter into small cubes. Blend the cubes with the flour until the texture is that of bread crumbs.
Step 2
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Add salt and gently kneed the mixture with 2 tablespoons water to form a soft dough.
Step 3
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Wrap and allow the dough to cool in the fridge for 2 hours.
Step 4
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Cut the strawberries into half and mix sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon powder.
Step 5
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Heat a pan and add the strawberry mixture. Allow it to cook on medium heat until the mixture turns into a jam like texture.
Step 6
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Remove the dough from the fridge and divide it into two equal parts.
Step 7
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Roll the 2 parts flat separately (each of 1 cm thickness).
Place the 1st part of the dough carefully into the glass tray and pour in the strawberry mixture.
Step 8
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Cut the 2nd part of the dough into flat strips and place it over the strawberry mixture.
Step 9
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Egg wash the top layer of dough and place it in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow it to rest.
Garnish with caster sugar and serve.