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There is just one Bakewell Tart recipe from the 'early nineteenth century' listed in Good Things in England by Florence White (a book reprinted from the 1930's "to capture the charm of England's cookery before it is completely crushed out of existence"). It must be about as close to the original Bakewell Tart that you could get.
The ingredients are simple - 4 egg yolks and 3 whites, 1/4lb castor sugar, 1/4lb butter and some rich pastry. The latter is covered with a thin layer of strawberry jam before smothered with the topping. The recipe instructs to boil the butter and skim it - I assume that today;s butter has less impurities than in the 19th century so skipped this step. Instead I just melted it and stirred the liquid into the well beaten ix of sugar and eggs. Spooned on top of the jam before baking "until delicately brown". Simple, tasty and not an almond in sight.
You may note in the picture that the bottom of the pastry has a distinct dark tone; black almost. That's because I burnt it!
The ingredients are simple - 4 egg yolks and 3 whites, 1/4lb castor sugar, 1/4lb butter and some rich pastry. The latter is covered with a thin layer of strawberry jam before smothered with the topping. The recipe instructs to boil the butter and skim it - I assume that today;s butter has less impurities than in the 19th century so skipped this step. Instead I just melted it and stirred the liquid into the well beaten ix of sugar and eggs. Spooned on top of the jam before baking "until delicately brown". Simple, tasty and not an almond in sight.
You may note in the picture that the bottom of the pastry has a distinct dark tone; black almost. That's because I burnt it!
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oh no - you burnt it
oh no, no almonds
Scribbled down by: sam
June 22, 2006 3:54 AM
Hello there. I am very interested in this project to save the Bakewell Tart from extinction. The earliest known recipe for "Bakewell Pudding" (its earlier or alternative name) is in Eliza Acton's "Modern Cookery for Private Families" (1845). I have transcribed the recipe and it is at The Companion to the Old Foodie.
I thought you might be interested. I am hoping to make it for your event.
Scribbled down by: The Old Foodie
June 22, 2006 10:10 PM
Really? How interesting. Not heard of your blog before so thanks for dropping in; I look forward to your contribution.
Scribbled down by: Andrew
June 22, 2006 10:27 PM
burnt or not, still looks delicious to me!
Scribbled down by: jenjen
June 29, 2006 4:09 AM
Thanks JenJen - I am going to have another go for the Henley Picnic bloggers-meet...
Scribbled down by: Andrew
June 29, 2006 3:32 PM
Thanks to some late night baking and early morning photography, I have managed to just get in my Bakewell Pudding posting before the end of the month. Thanks for the inspiration!
http://bakingforbritain.blogspot.com/2006/06/bakewell-puddingtart-derbyshire.html
Scribbled down by: Anna
June 30, 2006 3:14 PM
Hi Andrew,
Like June, I'm pushing the deadline for my entry - but here it is!
http://daydreamdelicious.blogspot.com/2006/06/lemons-baked-well.html
mmmm - now back to my Pimm's and have a great weekend!
Scribbled down by: Bonnie Anderson
June 30, 2006 8:24 PM
Ummm not June - Anna! Sorry guys - Pimm's talking.
Scribbled down by: Bonnie Anderson
June 30, 2006 8:27 PM
Hi Andrew - I posted my Blackwell Pudding yesterday, too: http://nami-nami.blogspot.com/2006/07/bakewell-pudding-falling-in-love-with.html
Thanks for organising this meme!
Scribbled down by: Pille
July 2, 2006 2:36 PM
Andrew,
I, believing passionately in your stern resolve in this matter, humbly offer my mini-Bakewells to the cause.
Mr Atrocity
Scribbled down by: Mr Atrocity
July 10, 2006 11:50 PM
Andrew,
maybe I'm not an early bird... I just want to let you know my version of bakewell tart - a bit converted recipe: I used less butter and marzipan instead of almonds in the frangipane; and plums instead of strawberry jam in the filling. But it was great! Next time I'm going to try the original one.
http://aubergine.freeblog.hu/archives/2006/07/19/Izek_es_hagyomanyok/
Scribbled down by: Aubergine July 19, 2006 7:04 PM