Cornish tea cakes recipe

Cornish Tea Cakes recipe

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Looking for a delightful treat to enjoy with your afternoon tea? Look no further than this delicious Cornish tea cakes recipe. These traditional English pastries are soft, sweet, and perfect for any tea time gathering. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delectable treats in no time. So, grab your tea cup and get ready to indulge in the irresistible flavors of these Cornish tea cakes.

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Cornish tea cakes recipe details

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Ingredients

250 g	self-raising flour
125 g	unsalted butter
125 g	currants
½ tsp	mixed spice
30 g	candied peel
60 g	sugar
300 ml	milk
1 medium	egg, beaten, to glaze

Instructions

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F.

Place the flour in a bowl and rub in the butter. Mix in the currants, peel, sugar and spice and add enough of the milk to create a soft but not wet dough.

Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to about ½ inch or 12mm thick and cut out rounds of about 4-5 inches, 10-12.5cm diameter using a cutter or wide-brimmed glass. Brush the tops with beaten egg and place on a lightly greased baking tray.

Bake for about 10-15 minutes until risen and golden.

Allow to cool slightly. Eat warm split in half and spread with butter.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a