distract(2) (iou) and Plum and almond tart (recipes)

distract(2) (iou)

distract verb trans. . LME.
[Latin distract- pa. ppl stem of distrahere: see DISTRACT adjective For origin of arch. pa. pple see DISTRAUGHT adjective.]
Draw in different directions; draw away or apart; separate, divide, (lit. & fig.). LME-M17.
Hobbes Being distracted in opinions.
b. Disperse. E-M17.
Divide, break up, esp. so as to produce disorder or disintegration. Formerly also fig., undo, spoil. Long rare or obsolete. LME.
J. Fryer The Power was distracted among the Captains of the Conqueror.
Orig., turn away from a purpose, destination, or position. Now, divert (the attention, a person) from or from something, esp. an intention or preoccupation; stop (a person) from attending fully to something. LME.
Sir T. Browne The needle..being distracted, driveth that way where the..powerfuller part of the earth is placed. J. Hersey The motherless..children were inconsolable. Father Cieslik worked hard to distract them. A. Koestler He wanted to avoid..anything which might distract him from his task. G. Greene Next day a number of things distracted me from the fate of Jones. R. Hayman He was easily distracted by noises through the wall.
Throw into a state of mind in which one does not know how to act; greatly perplex, bewilder; trouble, agitate. Usu. in pass. LME.
Southey Have fanatic dreams distraught his sense?
Derange; make mad. Usu. in pass. LME-L18.
Confuse by divergent aims or interests; cause dissension or disorder in; divide the inclination etc. between different objects. L16.
Ld Macaulay He was distracted between the fear of losing his ears and the fear of injuring his patron.
distracta'bility noun = distractibility M20.
distractful adjective full of or fraught with distraction M17-M18.
distractible adjective able to be distracted M18.
distracti'bility noun the condition of being distractible; inability to maintain prolonged attention: E20.
distractingly adverb in a manner that distracts; bewilderingly, maddeningly: M19.
distractive adjective of distracting quality or tendency E17.
distractively adverb M19.
distractor noun (US) an incorrect option in a multiple-choice question M20.

Plum and almond tart (recipes)

Serves 6-8

Preparation time

30 mins to 1 hour

Cooking time

30 mins to 1 hour

Ingredients

For the sweet shortcrust pastry375g/13¼oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting15g/½oz salt225g/8oz unsalted butter, cut into cubes, plus extra for greasing1 free-range egg4 tbsp ice-cold waterFor the frangipane200g/7¼oz unsalted butter200g/7¼oz caster sugar2 free-range eggs200g/7¼oz ground almondsFor the tart filling5-6 ripe plums, cut into eighths, stones removedTo serveicing sugar, for dustingwhipped cream or crème fraîche

Method

1. For the pastry, sieve the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Tip the cubed butter into the bowl. Rub the butter and the flour between your thumb and fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.2. In a jug or small bowl, beat the egg together with four tablespoons of ice-cold water. Pour into the flour mixture.3. Slowly bring the ingredients together with your hands to form a dough, being careful not to overwork it. 4. Knead the dough lightly on a clean, floured work surface, then wrap it in cling Film and refrigerate until firm.5. For the frangipane, beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and creamy. Crack the eggs in one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the ground almonds and mix well. Set aside.6. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Dust the work surface with flour and roll the pastry dough out thinly. Use it to line one large tart ring or 6-8 individual tartlet rings about 8cm/3¼in in diameter.7. Spoon the frangipane into the tart case so that it comes about halfway up the side. Smooth over the surface with a spatula and cover the frangipane evenly with the plums.8. Bake for 30-40 minutes (15-25 minutes for the tartlets) until the pastry is crisp and golden-brown and the fruit is tender.9. Remove the tart(s) from the oven. Dust with icing sugar and serve warm with whipped cream or crème fraîche.

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