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soul cake

Ingredients

  • 2 c flour
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cardamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch saffron
  • 1/2 c milk
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 c currants or raisins or chocolate chips or cinnamon sugar, or crystal decorators sugar, sprinkles
  • 1 egg yolk beaten for glaze

Instructions

  • pre heat oven to 400 degrees
  • add saffron to a saucepan and heat until it is fragrent, add milk and take off heat before it boils, let small bubbles form at edges
  • cream butter and sugar in stand mixer
  • add egg yolks and mix in with a spoon
  • add the flour and spices and salt
  • blend in the milk one tablespoon at a time until dough is soft, not crumbly, it might not need the whole amount
  • knead the dough and roll to 1/2 inch
  • cut out 2'' circles and place on parchment paper on cookie sheet
  • brush with egg yolk glaze and decorate with currants/raisins/ cinnamon sugar, etc
  • bake for 10 minutes

Notes

Since these are meant to save the soul's of the dearly departed, the toppings and spices really have endless possibilities.  Some might call for a coating of cinnamon sugar, some might need only the egg wash and raisins.  Most every topping adds something to the flavor profile, experiment and pick your favorites!