"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:21:10 -0000, "Ophelia"
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>> "sf" > wrote in message
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>> > I'm in a mood to bake - looking at Pinterest for ideas and saw these
>> > recipes, but have questions about them
>> >
>> > Dundee Cake
>> > http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/mi...sc-dundee-cake
>> > Mixed peel? Orange, lemon and lime (I followed the link). Is this
>> > something you buy in a jar or make yourself? What form is it in?
>> > Whatever it is, 45 grams is a LOT. I have grated lemon peel and
>> > grated lime peel in my freezer, but I doubt it's enough... even if I
>> > grated a couple of oranges to go with.
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>> Candied fruit!
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> Thanks, I have some on hand that I didn't use at Christmas and was
> hoping that would be the answer.
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>> > Torth Fraith
>> > http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/cy...m-torth-fraith
>> > What is the composition of traditional "mixed dried fruit"? Would
>> > something like this work?
>> > http://www.ohnuts.com/buy.cfm/bulk-d...lifornia-mixed
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>> The stuff we buy is dried fruit mixture and that is what I use in Dundee
>> cake!
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> Did you take a look at that mix - would it work? If not, what is your
> dried fruit mixture comprised of? This one looks like it's mainly
> raisins.
> http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/sains...ruit_500g.html
That mix looks great and look really good, but you will need to chop it up
Raisins, sultanas and currents are mainly what I buy, but you can get mixes
with pineapple, apricots and glace fruits. I prefer the plain mix and add
any more stuff as I fancy.
> I should also ask about the "mixed spice" ingredient. Do you buy it
> already mixed (like our "pumpkin pie" spice) or do you make your own
> mix? I see it contains cardamom and mace, among other things. I have
> all the necessary ingredients, just wondering if you mix your own and
> if you have proportions to share?
We can buy it ready mixed but as you might guess, we don't like it
))
This will explain how to make your own
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/181605/mixed-spice
Good luck. Dundee cake is lovely
) Don't forget the nuts on top
We are
just finishing off one I had for Christemas
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