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Spiced Fruit Lardy Cake Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 500g strong white bread flour
- 7g sachet of fast-action yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 50g caster sugar
- 300ml warm water
- 100g lard, softened
- 100g mixed dried fruit
- 2 tsp mixed spice
- 50g demerara sugar

Special equipment needed:
- 9-inch square baking tin
- Parchment paper

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, and caster sugar. Mix well.

2. Add the warm water and mix until a dough forms.

3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. Place the dough back in the mixing bowl and cover with a clean tea towel. Leave to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

5. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape, about 1cm thick.

7. Spread the softened lard over the dough, leaving a 2cm border around the edges.

8. Sprinkle the mixed dried fruit and mixed spice over the lard.

9. Roll up the dough tightly from one of the long sides, like a Swiss roll.

10. Cut the rolled dough into slices, about 2cm thick.

11. Grease the baking tin and line with parchment paper.

12. Arrange the slices of dough in the tin, cut side up.

13. Sprinkle the demerara sugar over the top of the dough.

14. Cover the tin with a clean tea towel and leave to rise for a further 30 minutes.

15. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Temperature:
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Serving size:
This recipe serves 6-8 people.

Nutritional information:
Calories: 450
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 68g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 22g
Protein: 8g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use butter instead of lard.
- You can use any dried fruit you like, such as raisins, currants, or cranberries.
- You can use cinnamon instead of mixed spice.

Variations:
- You can add chopped nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, to the filling.
- You can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough.
- You can use brown sugar instead of caster sugar.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the lard is softened before spreading it on the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly to prevent the filling from falling out.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the rolled dough into slices.
- Cover the dough with a tea towel to prevent it from drying out while rising.

Storage instructions:
Store the spiced fruit lardy cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
To reheat the lardy cake, place it in a preheated oven at 180°C for 5-10 minutes until warm.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the spiced fruit lardy cake on a cake stand or plate.

Garnishes:
You can sprinkle some powdered sugar over the top of the lardy cake before serving.

Pairings:
Serve the spiced fruit lardy cake with a cup of tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
This recipe is a dessert and does not require any side dishes.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- If the lardy cake is browning too quickly, cover it with foil.

Food safety advice:
Make sure the dough is cooked all the way through before serving.

Food history:
Lardy cake is a traditional English pastry that dates back to the 17th century. It was originally made with lard, flour, and sugar, and was a popular treat for farmers and laborers.

Flavor profiles:
The spiced fruit lardy cake has a sweet and spicy flavor, with hints of cinnamon and mixed spice.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the spiced fruit lardy cake warm or at room temperature.

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Taste: Sweet, Spicy, Fruity, Lardy