Indulge in the delightful flavors of traditional British baking with our collection of three exquisite recipes: Maid of Honour Squares, Sultana Squares, and Cherry Bakewell Squares. These classic treats, often served at special occasions like afternoon tea or bake sales, are sure to impress with their delectable taste and charming presentation.
Maid of Honour Squares: These delightful squares feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a layer of sweet, fruity raspberry jam and a generous crumble topping. The combination of textures and flavors creates a truly irresistible treat.
Sultana Squares: Experience the goodness of dried sultanas (golden raisins) in these delectable squares. A chewy oat base is studded with plump sultanas and topped with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze, resulting in a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Cherry Bakewell Squares: A delightful twist on the classic Cherry Bakewell tart, these squares combine a rich almond sponge cake base with a layer of sweet cherry jam and a crunchy flaked almond topping. The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine.
All three recipes are relatively easy to make, requiring basic baking ingredients and techniques. Detailed instructions and step-by-step photos guide you through the process, ensuring success even for beginner bakers. Whether you're looking for a nostalgic treat to share with loved ones or a sweet addition to your baking repertoire, these recipes are sure to become your new favorites.
MAID OF HONOUR SQUARES
A crunchy almond topping,soft cake-like filling and crisp shortbread base are texture sensations for your mouth.
Provided by Boyz 5
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h7m
Yield 40 squares
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Base;.
- In bowl,beat together butter,sugar and salt until fluffy;stir in flour.Press into parchment-paper lined or greased 13 by 9-inch metal cake pan;prick dough with fork.Bake in center of 350°F oven for about 17 minutes until golden.Let cool on rack.
- In bowl, beat butter with granulated sugar until fluffy.Beat in eggs,one at a time,beating well after each.Beat in milk and lemon rind.Beat in ground almonds;stir in flour and salt.
- Spread jam over base;Pour almond mixture over jam.Sprinkle with slivered almonds.Bake in center of 350°F oven for about 30 minutes or until golden and cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.Let cool in pan on rack.Sprinkle with icing sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.3, Protein 2.8
MAIDS OF HONOUR
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) Roll pastry carefully in both directions until about 1/4-inch (7 millimeters) thick, cut in circles about 3-inches (75 millimeters) in diameter and allow to rest. Mix cheese, sugar, lemon rind, and almonds, then add egg and mix until combined. Press pastry into mini muffin pans. It is important that it is thin on the base and thick on the sides. Fill about 2/3 full with mixture and bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
MAID OF HONOUR CAKES
Steps:
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the milk and bread crumbs. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat, and let stand for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread mixture, butter, almonds, sugar, eggs, and zest. Mix well.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Fill each pastry shell with a tablespoon of the filling. Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Garnish with powdered sugar and serve.
MAID OF HONOR COOKIES
These cookies are pretty labor intensive but they are so unique and so delicious that it's definitely worth the extra prep time. Prep time includes cooling time in between two bake times.
Provided by HocoRuco
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar, flour and 6 Tablespoons butter.
- Press into 12 muffin cups.
- Bake in oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Do not turn oven off.
- When cookies are cool enough, press a hole in the center of each cookie and fill with 1 tsp of jam.
- Prepare streusel topping. In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, walnuts and extract.
- Divide streusel evenly among muffin tins.
- Return pan to oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Edge each tin with knife.
- When cookies are cool, remove from tin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.3, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 76.1, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 11.8, Protein 2.8
MAIDS OF HONOR TARTS I
These individual tarts have a raspberry surprise in the bottom. Vanilla extract may be substituted for the almond extract.
Provided by Karen
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Move oven rack to bottom position and preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 2-inch tart tins.
- Roll out pastry and cut 12 3-inch circles. Fit one pastry circle into each tart tin. Spread one teaspoon of raspberry jam into the bottom of each tart shell.
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream together softened butter or margarine and white sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg. Add flour, baking powder, and almond extract and mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour 1 tablespoon of batter into each tart shell.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until risen and firm. Dust tarts with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 199.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, ripe fruit and high-quality chocolate.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the squares in a preheated oven. This will help them to rise evenly and prevent them from sinking in the middle.
- Let the squares cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Conclusion:
Maid of Honour squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are a classic British dessert that is sure to be a hit with everyone. With their moist, flavorful cake and creamy frosting, these squares are a perfect way to end a meal or to enjoy as a snack. Try out the recipe today and experience the deliciousness of this classic dessert.
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