How Do You Make Banbury Cakes?
Banbury cakes have been served in Britain for centuries. They are a rich puff pastry dough filled with a spicy fruit mixture. You’ll find them served with high tea or just as a snack, and are the perfect pick-me-up on a rainy day! They originate from Banbury, a market town in Oxfordshire. If you’re looking for something different than your regular biscuit and cookies, here’s how to make your own batch of delicious Banbury cakes. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Melt the butter. Microwave the butter, or melt in a small pan. Prepare fruit filling. Mix together the butter, sugar, fruit and spices in a medium bowl. Refrigerate immediately to set. Prepare the pastry dough. Roll out the dough on a floured surface, and cut into 4-inch circles. Prepare each cake. Place 2 to 3 tsps. of filling into center of the dough and fold into ovals. Press firmly with water. Prepare the cake for baking. Cut 3 or 4 small slits in the top of the cake, and brush with egg white and sugar. Bake for 15 to 20 m
