Traditional Irish Gur Cake Recipe

Method7 steps

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter and line an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan and set aside.

   Uses butter, as needed for greasing pan

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   Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, tea, flour, raisins, golden syrup (5 tablespoons), cinnamon (2 teaspoons), nutmeg (½ teaspoon), ginger (½ teaspoon) and cloves (⅛ teaspoon). Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.

   Uses 4¼ cups (10 ⅔ oz/303 g) fresh breadcrumbs · 1 cup (8 fl oz/240 ml) black tea · ¼ cup (1½ oz/35 g) self-raising flour · 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) raisins · 5 tablespoons golden syrup · 2 teaspoons cinnamon · ½ teaspoon nutmeg · ½ teaspoon ginger

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   Step 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.

   Uses half the prepared pie-crust pastry · all-purpose flour, as needed for rolling pastry

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   Step 4: Spread the breadcrumb filling evenly over the pastry.

   Uses pastry-lined pan · soaked breadcrumb filling

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   Step 5: Roll out the remaining pastry, trim to an 8-inch square, and place on top. Prick all over with a fork, then brush with egg wash.

   Uses filled pastry base · remaining half prepared pastry · all-purpose flour, as needed for rolling pastry · Egg wash

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   Step 6: Bake for 45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.

   Bake until golden · 45 minUses assembled egg-washed Gur cake

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   Step 7: Let cool completely before cutting into 16 squares and serving. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

   Uses baked Gur cake