ECCLES CAKES
These pastries are traditional for tea in northern England. You can add candied fruit peel to the currants.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 20 eccles
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- PASTRY: Mix together flour and salt.
- Cut in lard and butter.
- In measuring cup, mix egg and lemon juice; add cold water to make 1/2 cup liquid; beat with fork.
- Stirring with fork, add enough liquid to flour mixture to make soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Wrap and chill for several hours.
- FILLING: Cover currants with boiling water, let stand 5 minutes, then DRAIN.
- Cream butter with sugar; stir in spices and currants.
- Roll out pastry to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 3 1/2 inch rounds.
- Place spoonful of filling (about 2 tsp.) in centre of each, bring up edges of pastry and pinch well to seal.
- Turn over and flatten gently with a rolling pin to make round cakes.
- (Currants should just show below surface.) Place on ungreased baking sheet; brush with egg, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Cut 2 slashes in top of each.
- Bake in 425 F.
- oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Makes about 20 pastries.
- Canadian Living Cookbook.
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Leslie Love
[email protected]These Eccles cakes were perfect! The pastry was flaky and buttery, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Nawaraj Bhandari
[email protected]These Eccles cakes were okay, but I have definitely had better. The pastry was a bit too thick and the filling was a bit too sweet. I will not be making them again.
Melissa Coetzer
[email protected]These Eccles cakes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They were absolutely delicious and everyone at my party loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
ssekyanzi frank
[email protected]These Eccles cakes were a complete failure. The pastry was too dry and the filling was too runny. I will not be making them again.
Mahmoud Alaraby
[email protected]I love these Eccles cakes! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I make them for my family and friends all the time.
Mubiru Syrus
[email protected]These Eccles cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Fatma Mohammed
[email protected]I made these Eccles cakes for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Gazmend Saiti
[email protected]These Eccles cakes were a disappointment. The pastry was tough and the filling was bland. I will not be making them again.
Jayson Mwilah
[email protected]These Eccles cakes were a labor of love, but they were worth it! They were absolutely delicious and everyone at my party loved them. I will definitely be making them again for special occasions.
Awwad Awwad
[email protected]These Eccles cakes were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I would use a different flour next time.
Yona Njawike
[email protected]I have never made Eccles cakes before, but this recipe made it easy. The cakes turned out perfectly and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Haman Siddiqui Haman Siddiqui
[email protected]These Eccles cakes were a huge hit at my bake sale! They sold out in minutes. I will definitely be making them again for my next sale.
Edet ime
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too dry for my liking, but the flavor was still good. I think I would add a bit more moisture to the dough next time.
Syed Arsalan shah
[email protected]These Eccles cakes were absolutely divine! The pastry was flaky and buttery, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Rucky Bhai
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit confusing and the cakes didn't turn out as expected. I think I will try a different recipe next time.
Annmarie Shero
[email protected]These Eccles cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Dig AGrave
[email protected]I have been making Eccles cakes for years and this recipe is by far the best. The cakes are always perfect and they never fail to impress my friends and family.
Oyon Mondol
[email protected]These cakes were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again for my next gathering.
Anguyo Ronald
[email protected]My first time making Eccles cakes and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cakes were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Monday Luke
[email protected]These Eccles cakes were a delightful treat! The flaky pastry and sweet, fruity filling were a perfect combination. I used fresh blackberries from my garden and they added a lovely tartness to the cakes.