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tart? You ask my aid? Six ounces flour first persuade
 * Into a pipkin, pan or pot;
 * A little baking-powder—not

Too much; two ounces, nicely weighed, Of lard and butter (finest grade). With these and water paste is made:
 * Your hands to mix the gods allot
 * A treacle tart.

Roll out with bread-crumbs lightly sprayed, Then treacle generously laid
 * And scalloped edges not forgot.
 * An oven moderately hot.

With these instructions well obeyed There stands before your eyes displayed,
 * A treacle tart!