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Great BRITISH BAKES
May’s long weekends are a dream opportunity to scratch your baking itch – and these simple-but-satisfying classics from Anna Higham are perfect for speedy gratification
ABOUT ANNA HIGHAM
After studying architecture, Scotland-born Anna decided she preferred designing desserts. She worked in top restaurants in London and New York and is the founder of north London’s Quince Bakery, which celebrates British baking traditions. Anna is also the author of The Last Bite, filled with seasonal bakes. Follow her on Instagram @quince.bakery
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Bedfordshire clangers
“I love Staffordshire oatcakes – they show off the creamy, cereal nature of oats so well. They’re simple to make and great with sweet or savoury filings. I love them warmed with melted cheese or with salty butter and honey. Somewhere between a pancake and a crumpet, they sit wonderfully in the British tradition of griddle cakes”
“Bedfordshire clangers are a typically idiosyncratic British bake. They’re a double-ended suet pastry; one end has a sweet filling, the other savoury. Lunch and dessert all in one! I’ve used a classic pork filling (with a hint of quince) and an apple mixture. There’s a little wall between the two of them but if there’s a bit of fraternisation while they bake, the combination will still be delicious. It’s a little more work to make two fillings, but it’s a fun weekend project and makes perfect picnic food”
Bedfordshire clangers
Makes 10
Prep time 40 min, plus 30 min chilling
Cook time 45 min
MAKE AHEAD
The baked clangers will keep, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days.
BE A BETTER COOK
Always peel and chop apples shortly before you cook them to prevent them oxidising and turning brown. If you do want to prepare them in advance, toss with a little lemon juice.
KNOW-HOW
Membrillo is the Spanish word for quince paste (also known as quince jelly/cheese). You can buy it in most large supermarkets or in delis.
For the pastry
• 200g self-raising flour, plus extra to dust