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One of the most commonly served foods for Samhain are soul cakes. Although their origins in history are a bit hazy, everything from appeasing evil spirits to feeding beggars, it has become a dish that is closely associated with the fall celebration. Just as the origin stories vary greatly, so do the recipes for soul cakes.
These traditional English soul cakes are a cross between a scone and a biscuit – lightly spiced and filled with currants or raisins were traditionally made for All Souls’ Day on the 2nd November. Cut up the butter into small chunks to allow it to soften. Turn the oven on at 180°C / 360°F / GM 4.
One of the most commonly served foods for Samhain are soul cakes. Although their origins in history are a bit hazy, everything from appeasing evil spirits to feeding beggars, it has become a dish that is closely associated with the fall celebration.
The giving and receiving of soul cakes started in the Middle Ages and is widely seen as the origin of trick or treating. You can also bake these biscuits to mark Samhain, the pagan festival to mark the end of the harvest and the start of the winter, at the point midway between the solstice and the equinox.
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