Irish Gur Cake Squares (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 slices white bread, crusts removed
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300 g old cake or muffins
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1 cup cold black tea (250 ml)
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2 shortcrust pastry sheets or homemade pastry
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4 tbsp self-raising flour
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1.5 cups sultanas (150 g)
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1/3 cup golden syrup (90 g)
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1.5 tbsp mixed spice or substitute with 2 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp cloves, ½ tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp ginger
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Icing sugar or powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
# Instructions:
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Remove the bread crusts and break into pieces in a large mixing bowl. Add the cold black tea and mash the bread with a fork until a stiff, pulpy consistency forms.
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Add self-raising flour, sultanas, golden syrup, and mixed spice to the bread mixture. Stir well and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a square baking tin with one sheet of shortcrust pastry, cut to fit.
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Spread the fruit mixture evenly over the first pastry layer. Cover with the second pastry sheet, cut to fit, and prick holes in the top with a fork.
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Bake the assembled cake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
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Let the cake cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve as is or garnish with icing sugar for an extra touch.
# Notes:
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Can be served warm with custard and ice cream for dessert.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
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Can double the recipe and use a larger baking dish as requested by many families.