Cultured Palate: International Dishes from England
| January 17, 2018
Eccles Cakes
Eccles cakes are a traditional British pastry that originated in the tiny town of Eccles and were first sold in 1793. They’re made of a flaky puff pastry that encloses a mixture of brandy-soaked currants or raisins in a delicious golden syrup. The layers of the pastry are made with either butter or lard, depending on the family recipe. Find these at any local bakery and look for ones that are sprinkled with golden demerara sugar for a bit of added crunch!
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