Soul Cakes

 

Source: Polka Dot Dinnerware

Happy All Soul’s Day, a.k.a Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, and the Day of the Dead, a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed. In many Christian traditions a soul cake is made for All Soul's Day to commemorate the dead. They can best be described as a cross between a scone and a cookie (biscuit). They are not overly sweet, so I have been enjoying one with coffee every morning.

Soul Cakes

7 T. butter

½ c. sugar

2 egg yolks

1-1/2 c. + 1 T. flour

1 pinch turmeric

1 t. allspice

½ t. mixed spice

2-3 T. whole milk

¼ c. raisins

 Preheat oven to 360° F. Spray a large cookie sheet PAM, or cover with a silpat; set aside.

 Cream together butter and sugar in the work bowl of a stand mixer until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in egg yolks one at a time. With the mixer on low, beat in the flour, spices, and milk enough to form a dough that holds together. Stir in raisins.

 Turn dough out onto a floured surface and roll to nearly ½-inch thick. Cut out with a 2-inch biscuit cutter and place on prepared baking sheet. With the back of a knife, press a cross a cross in the top of each.

 Back for 20 to 22 minutes until golden and firm. These keep for three days.

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