Coventry Godcakes

Coventry Godcakes are a traditional pastry from Coventry, England. They are often enjoyed with a cup of tea and are believed to have originated in the 18th century.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Coventry Godcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 125 gram Butter
• 100 gram Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 50 gram Currants
• 50 milliliter Milk
• 50 gram Icing sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Rub the mixture together with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Stir in the currants and milk until a dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1 cm.
5. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles from the dough and place them onto a baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Allow the Godcakes to cool slightly before dusting with icing sugar.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.