Soul Cakes Recipe #143070
From a request here is a post on a traditional Halloween recipe. From Texarkana Pagan and Witches group on MSN originally.
Soul cakes were the original trick-or-treat goody. Irish peasants would go door-to door on All Hallows Eve begging homeowners for food to celebrate the occasion. Soul cakes were given to them. This ensured the homeowner would be free from a curse or prank; instead, the receivers would offer prayers for them that would help them get into heaven.
by DR. House
55 min | 30 min prep
SERVES 12
- 1 cup butter, two sticks American
- 3 3/4 cups sifted flour
- 1 cup fine sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 4-6 tablespoons milk
- powdered sugar, to sprinkle on top
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry blender or a large fork.
- Blend in the sugar, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and allspice; beat eggs, vinegar, and milk together.
- Mix with the flour mixture until a stiff dough is formed.
- Knead thoroughly and roll out 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut into 3-inch rounds and place on greased baking sheets. Prick several times with a fork and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Presentation:.
- Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar while still warm.
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