ENGLISH ECCLES CAKES

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My first encounter with these lovely little cakes was in Bristol, England almost 20 years ago. They were so delicious and light and different than what I had been accustomed to for dessert. But with a cup of tea, these little treaties will soon be your favorites too! I hope you will try them just once.

Provided by Gingerbee

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package puff pastry
2 ounces butter
4 ounces brown sugar
4 ounces currants
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
milk (for glazing top)
sugar (for glazing top)

Steps:

  • Roll out puff pastry on lightly floured board.
  • Cut dough into 24, 3-inch rounds.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in currants and spices.
  • Place 2 tsp of mixture on each circle.
  • Brush edges of each circle with milk to "glue" the top to the bottom.
  • Place another round of dough on top pressing the edges firmly all around.
  • Brush tops of each cake with milk and sprinkle on a bit of sugar.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees and bake until brown and crispy (12- 15 minutes).
  • Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
  • Makes 12 Eccles cakes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 102.3, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 15.7, Protein 2.5

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