Toad-in-the-Hole
This is a classic British dish consisting of a Yorkshire pudding batter with pre-cooked sausages in it.
2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 pound small link pork sausages 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg 1 cup milk
Place the butter and sausages in a 12-inch roasting pan or cast-iron skillet and bake in a preheated 400 degree […]
Shortbread with Surpriseberland Rum Butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature) 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted Superfine sugar (for dusting) 1 cup unsalted butter 2 1/4 cups dark brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/3 cup dark Jamaican rum
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
In a large bowl beat the butter with a wooden spoon […]
Crumpets
These are British griddle cakes, most delicious when they are served piping hot.
1 package active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) 1/2 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour
Dissolve yeast in warm water […]
Gingernut Biscuits
The English use golden syrup. Try it if you can find it at a specialty store.
1 cup unbleached flour 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons margarine 2 tablespoons maple syrup or golden syrup
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Sift flour, ginger and baking soda into […]
Queen Elizabeth Cake
1 cup boiling water 1 cup chopped dates 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup butter or shortening 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup nuts, chopped 1 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon baking powder
Add the baking soda to the dates and pour the boiling […]
Cream Teas (Scones)
Always serve on pretty doilies, use pretty pots for the preserves and a special spoon for the preserves.
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/3 tablespoons butter (at room temperature) 1 1/2 tablespoons superfine sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins (optional) 2/3 cup fresh milk Flour (for rolling out) 1/2 pint heavy cream
Preheat oven […]
Black Fruitcake
This is an English cake. It is also known as Dark Fruitcake, English Fruitcake and Merry Christmas Cake.
1/4 pound candied citron 1/8 pound candied lemon peel 1/8 pound candid orange peel 1/2 pound candied cherries 1 pound candied pineapple 1 pound golden raisins 1/2 pound seeded raisins 1/4 pound currants 1/2 cup dark rum, […]
Toad in the Hole (English Yorkshire Pudding with Pork Sausages)
Yield: 2 to 3 servings
1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound sausages 1/3 cup water
In a food processor fitted with the steel blade or in a blender, blend flour, milk, eggs, salt and pepper for […]
Garden Apple Ice Cream
Serve this with thin wafer cookies.
3 egg yolks, beaten 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups chilled whipping cream 3/4 cup (6 ounces) frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 1/2 to 1 teaspoon rose water 3 to 4 drops red food color (optional)
Mix egg yolks, sugar, milk and […]
Pimms Punch
1 (750 ml) bottle Pimms, chilled 1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime carbonated beverage, chilled Apple chunks Fresh mint sprigs
Combine all ingredients just prior to serving. Serve punch over ice.
Makes 11 cups.
Treacle Tart
Shared with Recipe Goldmine by Sheelagh Ernst - Germany
6 ounces pastry crust for 9-inch plate or tin 2 level tablespoons fresh white bread crumbs 2 level tablespoons black treacle plus 1 level tablespoon golden syrup or 3 level tablespoons golden syrup 1/2 level teaspoon finely grated […]
Ginger Beer
This is alcoholic, so please don’t let the children drink it!
To Make the Plant 2 ounces fresh baker’s yeast 2 level tablespoons superfine sugar 2 level tablespoons freshly ground dried ginger, bought from a spice store and NOT a supermarket
Mix yeast and sugar together in a small, clean plastic or […]
English Mincemeat Pies
8 (2 1/2-inch) pie shells (small pies can be made in patty pans) 1 1/2 cups mincemeat
Mincemeat Filling (yields 3 quarts) 1/2 pound beef suet, chopped fine 4 cups seedless raisins 2 cups dried currants 1 cup coarsely chopped almonds 1/2 cup coarsely chopped candied citron 1/2 cup coarsely […]
Deviled Short Ribs
These are served in Great Britain accompanied by hot, buttered vegetables.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 pounds beef short ribs, cut into pieces 2 medium onions, sliced 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 3/4 cup water
Heat oil in Dutch oven […]
Cockney Fish Batter
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon MSG (optional) 3 tablespoons baking powder 2 cups water
Combine batter ingredients and mix until smooth with electric mixer. Make 24 hours in advance and refrigerate for best results.
To use, dust 4 pounds fish fillets in flour and shake off excess. Dip fish fillet one at a time […]
Scotch Eggs
Scotch eggs are served in most pubs throughout England as a snack. In Scotland, they are served for breakfast. They are also wonderful for picnics.
4 medium eggs (at room temperature) 1 pound bulk pork sausage 1 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and freshly-ground pepper 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 […]
British Gingerbread Nuts
Let these cookies mellow for at least 3 days before serving.
2/3 cup golden syrup 2 ounces butter, melted, cooled 1 1/3 cups brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons finely chopped candied lemon peel 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, ground 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 3/4 cups flour Candied lemon peel, for decoration […]
Salmagundi Salad
This became known as “salad-magundy” and “Solomon Gundy” in the United States. It is best made in a glass bowl so that the colors can be seen.
1 small bunch fresh spinach (or other greens), washed and shredded 1 can anchovies, minced 4 cups diced cooked chicken 1 cup diced Smithfield […]
Lemon Middle
3 large egg whites (at room temperature) 1 cup superfine sugar 1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 large fresh eggs (at room temperature) 1 large, fresh lemon 1/2 cup superfine sugar 4 tablespoons butter 8 ounces heavy cream, whipped (optional)
Lightly grease a cookie sheet, then lay a piece of wax paper over […]
Ploughman’s Soup (England)
3 tablespoons butter 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup light ale (do not substitute beer) Dash or two of Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 cups crumbled Cheshire cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Vidalia onion rings or slices of scallion (for garnish)
Melt the […]
