Harry Potter Cauldron Cakes

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“Cauldron Cakes are tender little treats (also known as Eccles Cakes) stuffed with spiced dried figs and wrapped in puff pastry. Perfect for the Wizard in training to snack on or for your next tea party!”

- The Gingered Whisk

Key Ingredient

Cinnamon

Rustic Puff Pastry – unsalted butter – flour – salt – ice cold water Filling – brown sugar – butter – cinnamon – cloves – coriander – allspice – nutmeg – mace – ginger – Figs, dried, uncooked – Orange zest

Ingredients

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Assembly – 1 large Egg white – 1/2 cup turbinado sugar

Ingredients

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Cauldron Cakes with Fig Filling

Yield

12 Servings

Prep Time

1 Hour

Total Time

1 Hour 15 Minutes

1. Preheat oven to 375F.

Instructions:

2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat.

Instructions:

1. Cut the chilled butter into small pieces.

To make the dough:

2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt with a fork.

To make the dough:

3. Using your hands or a pastry blender, combine the butter and the flour mixture until the butter is pea sized pieces.

To make the dough:

4. Stir in the ice cold water with the fork until a loose dough forms.

To make the dough:

5. Turn out onto a well floured counter and pat into a rectangle.

To make the dough:

6. Fold the dough into thirds (like an envelope).

To make the dough:

7. Rotate 90 degrees, pat out the dough to a rectangle, and fold into thirds again.

To make the dough:

8. Repeat until you have folded it 6 times.

To make the dough:

9. Wrap in cling wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

To make the dough:

1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together.

To make the Filling:

2. Remove from heat.

To make the Filling:

3. Stir in the spices, zest, and minced figs.

To make the Filling:

1. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle.

Assembly:

2. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut 14 rectangles.

Assembly:

3. Place a spoonful of filling into the center of each rectangle.

Assembly:

4. Fold in the edges and seal/roll in your hand to create a little round pillow of dough that surrounds the filling.

Assembly:

5. Dip the smooth side of the dough into the egg white, and then dip in the turbinado sugar.

Assembly:

6. Place on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with the palm of your hands (don't smash it, just squash it a little).

Assembly:

7. Using a very sharp knife, slice the top of the dough to allow steam to escape while baking.

Assembly:

8. Bake for 15 minutes, or until just slightly starting to turn golden brown.

Assembly:

9. Remove to a wire rack to cool, and enjoy!

Assembly:

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Enjoy!

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