Banbury Cakes

Recipe Details

Preparation Time

30 mins

Cooking Time

30 mins

Ingredients

• 250g unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp English honey
• ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 100g currants
• 50g candied orange peel
• 500g plain flour

Method

1. Combine the softened butter and honey in a bowl. Add the nutmeg and cinnamon, and stir until well combined.
2. Add the currants and candied peel to the bowl. Mix until evenly distributed.
3. Divide the pastry into 10 equal pieces. Roll out each piece into a thin circle.
4. Place a tablespoon of the filling in the centre of each circle. Fold the pastry over to form a triangle, pressing the edges together to seal.
5. Brush the tops of the cakes with an egg white beaten with 1-2 tbsp nibbed sugar or crushed rough-edged sugar cubes.
6. Heat the oven to 180C (160C fan)/Gas 4. Place the cakes on a baking sheet lined with non-stick paper.
7. Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Turn the oven down if the tops are browning too quickly.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.