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Traditional British Eccles Cakes Pastry

Eccles Cakes are a classic English pastry, hailing from the town of Eccles in Greater Manchester. They are composed of flaky puff pastry encapsulating a sweet blend of currants, candied peel, and spices. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, these cakes are a traditional treat that would surely delight your palate!

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Ingredients

number of servings
12

For the Filling:

  • 1 Cup of currants Added to
  • 14 Cup of mixed candied peel Added to
  • 14 Cup of unsalted butter Added to
  • 14 Cup of brown sugar Added to
  • 12 teaspoon of ground allspice Added to
  • 1 small egg, beaten Added to

For the Pastry:

  • 2 letters of ready rolled puff pastry Added to
  • 1 small egg, beaten for glazing Added to
  • Granulated sugar, for sprinkling Added to
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Directions

60 min.
1. Step

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with parchment.

2. Step

To prepare the filling, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, currants, candied peel, and allspice. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined. Set aside to cool slightly.

3. Step

Roll out the puff pastry to about a 1/8 inch thickness. Using a circular cookie cutter about four inches diameter, cut out rounds from the pastry.

4. Step

Place a spoonful of the filling at the center of each pastry round. Brush the edge with a bit of beaten egg, then gather the edges together and press to seal. Flip the pastry over so the sealed edges are on the bottom, then gently roll it out to flatten the cake a bit.

5. Step

Score the cakes with a paring knife, then brush the tops with beaten egg. Afterward, sprinkle them lightly with sugar.

6. Step

Place the Eccles cakes on the prepared baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden-brown.

7. Step

Let the cakes cool on a wire rack for about 5-10 minutes before serving.

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