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Traditional Irish Gur Cake Recipe
Try our Traditional Irish Gur Cake Recipe that ensures a simple treat with sweet, buttery flavors, complemented by soft, flaky textures.
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 25m⏳ Prep: 45 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Gemma Stafford📖 biggerbolderbaking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter and line an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, tea, flour, raisins, golden syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Set aside to soak for ⏱️ 20 minutes.
(8 fl oz/240 ml) black tea1 cup(5 oz/142 g) raisins1 cupgolden syrup5 tablespoonscinnamon2 teaspoons
3
Roll out half of the pie crust to ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Trim to fit the bottom of the pan with it.
4
Spread the breadcrumb filling evenly over the pastry.
5
Roll out the remaining crust, trim to a square and place on top. Pick all over with a fork, then brush with egg wash.
(8 fl oz/240 ml) black tea1 cup(5 oz/142 g) raisins1 cupEgg wash
6
Bake for ⏱️ 45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
7
Let cool completely before cutting into 16 squares and serving. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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