Recipe of Soul Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 egg yolk
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 12 small pieces of candied peel (for decoration)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, mixed spice, and ground ginger.

3. 3

   Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of milk together.

5. 5

   Pour the egg yolk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add the remaining milk.

6. 6

   Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out 12 circles.

7. 7

   Place the circles on the prepared baking sheet and decorate each with a small piece of candied peel in the center.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the soul cakes are lightly golden.

9. 9

   Allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your homemade soul cakes!