Best 3 English Toasted Teacakes Recipes
Indulge in the delightful world of English Toasted Teacakes, a beloved British treat that combines the comforting warmth of toasted bread with the sweet, fruity flavors of currants and sultanas. These individual-sized cakes are a staple of teatime gatherings, offering a delectable balance of textures and flavors.
Our collection of recipes explores various ways to create these classic teacakes, catering to different dietary preferences and skill levels. From traditional recipes that capture the authentic British experience to gluten-free and vegan variations, there's a recipe here for every baker and tea enthusiast.
Discover the secrets of creating the perfect toasted teacake, from selecting the right ingredients to achieving the ideal rise and golden-brown crust. Learn how to incorporate dried fruits, spices, and other flavorings to customize your teacakes and make them truly unique.
Whether you prefer the simplicity of a basic toasted teacake or are looking to impress with a more elaborate version, this article has you covered. Step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photographs guide you through each recipe, ensuring success in your teacake-making endeavors.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful journey into the world of English Toasted Teacakes.
TEACAKES
Spare a bit of time to bake these delicious teacakes which you can serve warm with butter for a weekend breakfast, coffee morning or afternoon tea
Provided by Elena Silcock
Categories Afternoon tea, Breakfast
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Warm the milk with the butter in a pan until the butter has melted, then add 100ml water to cool the mixture to room temp. Tip the flour, yeast, sugar, spice and 1 tsp salt into a bowl, making sure the yeast is on the other side of the bowl to the salt. Make a well in the flour mixture and pour the milk and butter in, mixing until it forms big flakes, then bring together with your hands. Tip on a surface and knead until smooth (about 5 mins). Put the dough into a large, lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp tea towel and leave until doubled in size, so about 1-1 ½ hours.
- Line a tray with baking paper. Tip the mixed dried fruits into the dough and knead them in, trying to disperse them evenly throughout the dough. Cut your dough into 6 even-sized balls, take each ball and, using the cup of your hand, and pressing down a little with your palm, roll the ball in a circular motion on the surface to create tension across the top of the bun and a neat round shape. Place onto a tray about 5cm away from each other and press down with your palm to flatten the dough down a little, creating the teacake shape. Cover loosely with an oiled sheet of cling film, for a further 45 mins, or until they have doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6. Brush the top of each bun liberally with the egg wash, then bake for 20 mins on the top shelf of the oven, until the buns are golden and well risen. Allow to cool on a wire rack, then slice in half, toast and slather with butter if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
ENGLISH TEA CAKES
These unique cookies are baked in muffin cups, giving them a perfectly round shape. I sometimes omit the pecans and decorate the cookies for holidays.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls into greased miniature muffin cups; flatten slightly. Press a walnut half into the center of each., Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts :
ENGLISH TOASTED TEACAKES
Thickly buttered, these fruity, cinnamon spiced teacakes are brilliant for breakfast or afternoon tea and make a great snack anytime. I used to have them in mid morning break at school!
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 8-10 teacakes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl place the flour, salt, sugar, cinnamon, butter and yeast.
- Add the water and mix together to form a dough. Knead for 2 minutes and then transfer the dough to a floured work surface. Knead the dough for a further 5 minutes then place back in the bowl for 1 hour to rise.
- Add the sultanas and mixed peel and divide the dough into 80g pieces, shape them into balls and using a rolling pin flatten them out to 1cm thick.
- Place the teacakes onto a greased baking tray and leave to rise for a further hour.
- Set the oven to 375°F
- Brush the teacakes with beaten egg and bake for 15 minutes.
- Once cool, serve toasted with loads of butter!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 39.8, Sodium 630.3, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 11.1, Protein 7.5
Tips:
- To achieve a golden-brown crust, use unsalted butter that is cold and cut into small pieces. This will help to create a flaky crust.
- Use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture. This will help to prevent the butter from getting too warm and melting.
- Work the dough as little as possible. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to the counter and will make it easier to work with.
- When rolling out the dough, use a light touch. Rolling the dough too hard will make it tough.
- Bake the teacakes at a high temperature for a short period of time. This will help to create a crispy crust and a light and fluffy interior.
Conclusion:
English toasted teacakes are a delicious and versatile breakfast pastry. They can be served plain, with butter and jam, or with a variety of other toppings. They are also a great addition to a brunch or afternoon tea party. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these teacakes at home. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try!
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