Airmid’s Cauldron

Soul Cakes & Honeyed Milk

Samhain is a wonderful time of year to bring out this old Pagan recipe. Traditionally soul cakes were baked and given as a token for the dead. These delicious little cakes can be made on Hallows Eve and are often formed into the shapes of people and sat out for the dead with a mug of warm honeyed milk.

Soul Cakes

1 cup butter

3 3/4 cups sifted flour

1 cup granulated raw sugar

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon dried marigold blossoms

2 fresh eggs

2 teaspoons cider vinegar

4 -6 tablespoons milk

Powdered sugar, to sprinkle on top

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry blender or a large fork. Blend in the sugar, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, dried marigold blossoms and allspice; beat eggs, vinegar, and milk together. Mix with the flour mixture until stiff dough is formed. Knead thoroughly and roll out 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch rounds (or form into shape of people), and place on greased baking sheets. Prick several times with a fork and bake for 20-25 minutes.  Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar while still warm.

Honeyed Milk

8 oz skim milk

1 tsp honey

Directions

In a small sauce pan heat milk till just warm

Pour honey into milk and stir

Place milk mixture back on the heat till warm again; pour into mug and enjoy. Make sure to sit aside a small mug to go soul cakes for the dead.