Maid of Honour Squares
Delight your taste buds with these classic Maid of Honour Squares, a quintessential British bake that combines buttery pastry, sweet raspberry jam, and a light almond sponge topping. This timeless recipe is perfect for a cozy tea-time treat or an indulgent dessert. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you'll create a delicious traybake that highlights the irresistible combination of textures and flavors: a crisp pastry base, a fruity jam layer, and a soft yet nutty almond sponge. Ideal for sharing, these squares are a nostalgic nod to traditional baking and pair beautifully with a cup of tea. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving an elegant homemade treat, these easy-to-make squares are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g All-purpose flour
- 100 g Unsalted butter
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp Cold water
- 4 tbsp Raspberry jam
- 50 g Ground almonds
- 50 g Self-raising flour
- 50 g Unsalted butter (softened)
- 50 g Caster sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tbsp Milk (optional, if needed)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking tin or line it with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, rub the 100g of cold unsalted butter into the 200g of all-purpose flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Add 50g of granulated sugar and mix well. Slowly stir in 2 tbsp of cold water, one tablespoon at a time, to form a slightly firm dough.
Roll out the pastry dough on a floured surface into a thin sheet and press it into the prepared baking tin, ensuring it evenly covers the base.
Spread 4 tbsp of raspberry jam evenly over the pastry layer, leaving a small border around the edges.
In another mixing bowl, cream together 50g softened unsalted butter and 50g caster sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the large egg, followed by the 50g ground almonds and 50g self-raising flour. Mix until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add 1 tbsp of milk to loosen it slightly.
Spoon the almond sponge mixture gently over the jam layer, spreading it out evenly to cover the jam without mixing the layers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the sponge layer is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the tray to cool completely in the tin before slicing into 12 squares. Enjoy as a lovely tea-time treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 59 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
