Irish Treacle Loaf
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Irish Treacle Loaf

Irish Treacle Loaf

Another lovely vintage recipe for Irish Treacle Loaf, from “Farmhouse Fare” as collected by readers of the Farmer’s Weekly magazine.

A Traditional Vintage Irish Recipe

Another lovely vintage recipe for Irish Treacle Loaf, from “Farmhouse Fare – Recipes from Country Housewives” as collected by the Farmer’s Weekly magazine.

This fruited loaf has treacle in it, which adds richness and colour. It’s a moist loaf that is further enhanced by a liberal smear of butter, and maybe some jam too.

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Traditional Banbury Cakes
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Traditional Banbury Cakes

Traditional Banbury Cakes

Traditional Banbury Cakes – Made with puff pastry with a filling of buttery, spiced dried fruits, these are delectable little British bakes.

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Close cousin of the Eccles Cake and Chorley Cake

Close cousin to the Eccles Cake, which originate in the English county of Lancashire, and the Chorley Cake, my recipe for Traditional Banbury Cakes is an Oxfordshire speciality.

Made with light puff pastry with a filling of buttery, spiced dried fruits, with rum and/or rosewater added sometimes, they are truly delectable little British bakes.

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