Authentic Pastel de nata Recipe Lisbon District, Portugal

Name: Pastel de nata
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: FOR THE PASTRY; 290g (10.2 oz) flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 210 ml (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) water; 240g (8.5 oz) very soft unsalted butter; extra flour, for dusting; FOR THE CUSTARD; 40g (1.3 oz) flour; 60 ml (1/4 cup) milk; 165 ml (2/3 cup + 1 tsp) water; 240g (8.5 oz) superfine sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; another 250 ml (1 cup + 2 tsp) milk; 1/2 tsp vanilla, optional; 6 egg yolks; TO FINISH; powdered sugar and cinnamon, for sprinkling

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