Don’t discard the rendered fat from a roast – it has unbeatable crisping qualities, and makes this traditional British dried fruit cake singThere was never any sourdough at the village bakery in Maiden Newton, Dorset; just traditional, no-frills British products such as white tin loaves, pasties, doughnuts, rock cakes and the most incredible lardy cake. Sadly, it’s closed now, but the memory of that lardy cake lives on. Continue reading...
Tom Hunt's lardy cake is a traditional British recipe that celebrates the use of lard, sugar, and dried fruit. The dough, made with strong white or wholemeal flour and yeast, is layered with soft lard, sugar, mixed dried fruit, and optional mixed spice. This layering process, similar to laminated dough techniques, creates a rich, caramelized cake. The method involves rolling, layering, folding, proving, and baking. The result is a nostalgic, indulgent treat, emphasizing the use of rendered lard, a valuable baking ingredient.
