Devonshire Cream The specialty of Devonshire, England, is clotted cream. Traditional English cream teas consist of clotted cream and preserves spread on scones. This is an easy homemade version that can be prepared several days in advance. 2 cups ...

Eccles Cake This cake takes its name from the town of Eccles, England.

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons salt
1 1/3 cups shortening
About 12 tablespoon water
1 cup currants
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) ...

Eccles Cakes Frozen flaky pastry
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup currants
2 tablespoons mixed candied peel, chopped
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of allspice
1 beaten egg white
Sugar to sprinkle

Preheat ...

English Beef Steak Pie 1 pound boneless round steak, trimmed 6 to 8 russet potatoes, pealed and cubed 1 large onion, sliced and separated 1/2 cup flour Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup water 1 pie crust (to cover top of pie) In a deep glass baking ...

English Berry Trifle This is pretty served in a clear glass bowl. 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups milk 3 egg yolks, beaten 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond ...

English Crumpets 3 tablespoons warm water 1 package yeast 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups flour 1 egg Combine water, yeast and sugar. Let stand until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Heat ...

English Mincemeat Pies 8 (2 1/2-inch) pie shells (small pies     can be made in patty pans) 1 1/2 cups mincemeat Mincemeat Filling (yields 3 quarts) 1/2 pound beef suet, chopped fine 4 cups seedless raisins 2 cups dried currants 1 ...

English Plum Bread 2 cups milk 1 cup water 2 envelopes active dry yeast 8 cups flour 4 ounces citron, sliced very thin 1 pound raisins, cut in half 1/2 cup granulated sugar Scald milk and water and cool until warm. Add yeast, mixing to dissolve. Add ...

English Plum Pudding This dessert is traditionally served at Christmastime. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup ...

English Rum Cake 1/2 pound candied pineapple 5 cups coarsely grated pecans 1 cup granulated sugar 5 eggs 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup rum 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Chop fruit extra fine. Pour rum over and let set overnight. Beat eggs ...