A Fig, Anise Seed and Pine Nut Tarte au Sucre / Butterkuchen

featuring my favourite quick dough method

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After a summer spent mainly on the sofa on extended sick leave, about 10 days ago I finally got the all clear from my doctor to slowly start resuming normal activities - to return to work, to play with my toddler the way I am used to, to exercise, to travel and, most importantly, to get back into the kitchen. While I was stuck on the sofa I made a long list of exciting dishes …