APRICOT SLICE

Preheatyour oven to 180 deg C. Line a slice pan ( 30x 20 cm )with baking paper , leaving a few centimetres overhanging on the long sides. combine 225 gm of self raising flour with 110 gm of castor sugar in a alrge bowl . using your fingertips rub in 115gm of chopped butter . make a well in the centre and add 1 lightly beaten egg stirring with a butter knife and then use your hands to form a soft dough . Press the dough into the prepared pan , using the back of a spoon and spread with 225 gm apricot jam . Finally prepare the topping by whisking together 75 gm of castor sugar with 1 lightly beaten egg then stir through 90 gm of desiccated coconut . Scatter the topping over the jam . Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until golden . Slice into squares when cooled .