Eccles Cakes Recipe

Name: Eccles Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PASTRY; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup lard; 1/2 cup butter; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; cold water; FILLING; 1 cup dried currant; 2 tablespoons soft butter; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 pinch allspice; 1 egg, lightly beaten; granulated sugar

Servings: persons

PASTRY
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup lard
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
cold water
FILLING
1 cup dried currant
2 tablespoons soft butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch allspice
1 egg, lightly beaten
granulated sugar

1
PASTRY: Mix together flour and salt.
2
Cut in lard and butter.
3
In measuring cup, mix egg and lemon juice; add cold water to make 1/2 cup liquid; beat with fork.
4
Stirring with fork, add enough liquid to flour mixture to make soft, slightly sticky dough.
5
Wrap and chill for several hours.
6
FILLING: Cover currants with boiling water, let stand 5 minutes, then DRAIN.
7
Cream butter with sugar; stir in spices and currants.
8
Roll out pastry to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 3 1/2 inch rounds.
9
Place spoonful of filling (about 2 tsp.) in centre of each, bring up edges of pastry and pinch well to seal.
10
Turn over and flatten gently with a rolling pin to make round cakes.
11
(Currants should just show below surface.) Place on ungreased baking sheet; brush with egg, and sprinkle with sugar.
12
Cut 2 slashes in top of each.
13
Bake in 425 F.
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oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
15
Canadian Living Cookbook.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PASTRY, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup lard, and more.

Yes, Eccles Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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