Cattern (Catherine) Cakes

"Made to celebrate St. Catherine's feast day on November 25th. St. Catherine was (or is) the patron saint of lacemakers. ST CATHERINES DAY NOVEMBER 25TH. (CATTERNS)[The two great holidays of the lace-makers was Tanders (St. Andrew’s Day, Nov. 30th), and Catterns Day (St. Catherine's Day, Nov. 25th) reference: http://bobbins.lacefairy.com/BobbinMuseum/calender.htm"
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
10-15
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ingredients

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directions

  • Set oven to 400 or Mark 6.
  • Grease a baking tray.
  • Sift flour and spices into a mixing bowl, stir in the currants, ground almonds and sugar.
  • Add melted butter and egg, stirring to make a soft dough.
  • Roll on a floured surface to a rectabgle approximately 10" x 20".
  • Brush the dough with water, sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon.
  • roll up like a swiss roll, cut into slices 3/4 inch thick.
  • Place on baking sheet, well apart, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.

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<p>Mother of 4, grandmother of 3.... <br /> <br />One of my favorite authors is Kipling, he had a way with words... <br />...when the moon gets up and night comes, he is the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to him.... <br />Rudyard Kipling</p>
 
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