IRISH CURRANT SQUARES
This recipe has been posted for play in Culinary Quest - Ireland, found at http://www.irelandseye.com/aarticles/culture/recipes/baking/cursquar.shtm. Even in the age of convenience foods, home baking skills are flourishing, though the preference has shifted from large cakes to tray bakes. Here is an unsurpassed favourite,...
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. To make pastry: freeze butter or margarine for half an hour before grating.
- 2. Sift flour and salt, then add butter or margarine, mix into flour with palette knife.
- 3. Add iced water until a dough is formed, wrap and chill in fridge.
- 4. Put all filling ingredients into a saucepan and bring to boiling point, once done set aside to cool.
- 5. Preheat oven to gas mark 6/ 200°C/ 400°F.
- 6. Roll out half the pastry very thinly and line a Swiss roll tin.
- 7. Pour on currant filling, spreading evenly, then cover with the rest of the pastry.
- 8. Glaze with egg or milk and bake for 30 minutes or until light gold in color.
- 9. Dust with caster sugar and cut into squares when cool.
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daniella du preez
[email protected]I've been making these squares for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
shahzad Jutt
[email protected]These squares were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Faruqul Islam
[email protected]I thought these squares were just okay. The filling was a bit too sweet for my taste and the pastry was a bit dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Mrbrifat rifat
[email protected]These squares were easy to make and they turned out great! I used fresh currants from my garden and they added a wonderful flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.
badsha jahid
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of currants, but these squares were surprisingly delicious! The filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the pastry is flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making these again.
Md Raz
[email protected]I've been making these squares for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Curtis fogarty
[email protected]These squares were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Nouman Ijaz
[email protected]I thought these squares were just okay. The filling was a bit too sweet for my taste and the pastry was a bit dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Jake Markri
[email protected]These squares were easy to make and they turned out great! I used fresh currants from my garden and they added a wonderful flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.
hyunlue
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of currants, but these squares were surprisingly delicious! The filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the pastry is flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making these again.
Bicky Kumar
[email protected]I've been making these squares for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Karine Bastos
[email protected]These squares were a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
natasha mwape
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. It took me over an hour to make the squares, and they didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Asa Taiyba
[email protected]These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Abshar Khan
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover currants and the squares are always a hit with my family. I usually add a little bit of cinnamon to the filling for extra flavor.
Mental Kaka
[email protected]These currant squares are absolutely amazing! The pastry is so flaky and the filling is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Mohibulla Mohib
[email protected]I've made these squares twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. The squares are the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the pastry is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend th
Basit Rafiq
[email protected]These Irish Currant Squares are a delightful treat! The combination of sweet, tangy currants and the buttery pastry is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and the squares turned out perfectly. They were a hit with my family and friends