Eccles Cakes

Ingredients

• ready-made puff pastry375g
• unsalted butter, melted50g
• currants100g
• demerara sugar50g
• mixed spice.5 tsp
• Zest of 1/2 lemonAs needed
• egg, beaten1 piece

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. 2

   Step 2

   Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until it's about 3mm thick.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Cut out 12cm circles from the pastry.

4. 4

   Step 4

   In a bowl, mix together the currants, sugar, butter, mixed spice, and lemon zest.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each pastry circle.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Brush the edges of the pastry with a little water and draw the edges together to enclose the filling.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Turn the cakes over and flatten them slightly.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Make three small slashes on the top of each cake.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with demerara sugar.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Diet and Allergen Guide

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Eccles Cakes works well as a short-term grab-and-go option when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.