IRISH CURRANT SQUARES
This recipe has been posted for play in Culinary Quest - Ireland, found at http://www.irelandseye.com/aarticles/culture/recipes/baking/cursquar.shtm. Even in the age of convenience foods, home baking skills are flourishing, though the preference has shifted from large cakes to tray bakes. Here is an unsurpassed favourite,...
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. To make pastry: freeze butter or margarine for half an hour before grating.
- 2. Sift flour and salt, then add butter or margarine, mix into flour with palette knife.
- 3. Add iced water until a dough is formed, wrap and chill in fridge.
- 4. Put all filling ingredients into a saucepan and bring to boiling point, once done set aside to cool.
- 5. Preheat oven to gas mark 6/ 200°C/ 400°F.
- 6. Roll out half the pastry very thinly and line a Swiss roll tin.
- 7. Pour on currant filling, spreading evenly, then cover with the rest of the pastry.
- 8. Glaze with egg or milk and bake for 30 minutes or until light gold in color.
- 9. Dust with caster sugar and cut into squares when cool.
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Jui Jerin
[email protected]These squares were a bit dry and crumbly. I think I overbaked them. I'll try baking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
rockythesavage1
[email protected]These squares are a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time I make them.
Ove Khan
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious these squares are. I'm not usually a fan of currants, but I really enjoyed the way they paired with the oats and coconut. The squares are also very moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these aga
Macia changwani Mavia changwani
[email protected]These currant squares are a great way to use up leftover currants. They're also a fun and easy treat to make with kids. My kids love helping me measure the ingredients and mix the batter. We always have a lot of fun making these squares together.
Kalopa Tapuala
[email protected]I've made these squares several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I love that I can use fresh or frozen currants, depending on what I have on hand. The squares are also very versatile. I'v
Rokeeb Ali
[email protected]These Irish Currant Squares are a delightful treat! The combination of sweet currants, oats, and coconut is simply irresistible. I love the chewy texture and the burst of flavor in every bite. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect