You'Ll Never Go Back To Store Bought' English Eccles Cakes

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200C/425u00b0F.

2. 2

   Cut the pastry into rounds approx 4 inches in diameter.

3. 3

   Cream the butter and sugar together, add the currants, lemon zest and spices.

4. 4

   Add spoonfuls of the mixture to the centre of each pastry round.

5. 5

   Gather the edges of each round to form a sealed ball, and with the smooth side uppermost, flatten onto a greased baking sheet.

6. 6

   Cut 2 slits in the top of each cake with a sharp knife, brush with water (not milk or egg) and dust with caster sugar.

7. 7

   Bake until golden brown for approx 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Allow to cool for around 20 minutes before serving whilst still warm-ish or wait until completely cooled.

9. 9

   To die for!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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