The Great British Eccles Cake Recipe

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The Great British Eccles Cake
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Directions:

  1. Sift the flour and salt together in a large bowl.
  2. Dice 1/2 of the chilled butter; rub it into the flour using your hands.
  3. Add just enough cold water (4-5 tablespoons) to bring it together into a soft dough.
  4. Cover with cling film and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into an oblong approx 20cm x 10cm.
  6. Cut the remaining chilled butter into thin slices; cover the middle third of the dough with 1/3 of the slices; fold the unbuttered thirds of dough over the buttered third; first one, then the other, making a square.
  7. Cover and chill for 15 minutes.
  8. Repeat two more times, turning the block of dough 90 degrees each time and chilling between each rolling.
  9. Repeat two more times without the butter; chill for 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat oven to 240°C /465°F/ gas mark 8.
  11. Line a sheet with parchment paper.
  12. Cream together 1 oz soft butter and caster sugar; add currants, candied peel and nutmeg.
  13. Roll out the pastry until 1/4 thick.
  14. Cut out 12 x 7cm discs.
  15. Spoon the filling into the centre of each disc.
  16. Brush the edges with water, then pull the edges into the centre and pinch them together to seal.
  17. Turn cakes over; place on the baking tray.
  18. Push cakes down lightly to slightly flatten them.
  19. With a sharp knife make three short incisions in the top of each cake.
  20. Brush tops with a little milk; sprinkle liberally with granulated sugar.
  21. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 748.42 Kcal (3133 kJ)
Calories from fat 378.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.08g 65%
Cholesterol 87.62mg 29%
Sodium 858.21mg 36%
Potassium 224.82mg 5%
Total Carbs 89.02g 30%
Sugars 40.75g 163%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g 24%
Protein 5.79g 12%
Vitamin C 20.3mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 135.1mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 350.73 Kcal (1468 kJ)
Calories from fat 177.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.72g 65%
Cholesterol 41.06mg 29%
Sodium 402.18mg 36%
Potassium 105.36mg 5%
Total Carbs 41.72g 30%
Sugars 19.1g 163%
Dietary Fiber 2.86g 24%
Protein 2.72g 12%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 14%
Iron 1.3mg 16%
Calcium 63.3mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.7
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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