Soul Cakes Recipe
- Two sticks butter
- 3 and 3/4 cups sifted flour
- 1 cup fine sugar
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. each, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. cider vinegar
- 4-6 Tbsp milk
- Powdered sugar to sprinkle on top
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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.
Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar while still warm.
Notes:
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.
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