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Which is the tastiest Protestant traybake?

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FiddleFaddleDingDong · 08/03/2019 17:35

NI Protestants are famed for their tray bakes but which is the best traybake of all?

I’m thinking something crunchy and chocolatey, a tiffin like thing. But are there unchocolatey traybakes that I just haven’t been exposed to? Are they keeping all the best recipes to themselves, strictly to be eaten behind closed doors?

And does it get a bit competitive? Does Annie cast aspersions on Doris’ traybaking abilities?

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AuntVanya · 14/03/2019 21:10

@ElevenOhFive Such traybake temptation.
And that sandwich- chicken and grape- with white AND brown bread.... whilst definitely straying from the traybake agenda, is sensational. Sometimes you just need a bit of savoury, simply as a means to be able to go back for more sweet.

fivedogstofeed · 14/03/2019 21:19

@ElevenOhFive OMG that is legendary. Tell me there's jellied beetroot as well ?

MadeinBelfast · 14/03/2019 21:33

@PierreBezukov, that's an amazing selection, I may have spent a weekend doing a very similar route last summer with a stop at Harry's Shack for some protein!

@ElevenOhFive, you definitely win!

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 14/03/2019 21:35

ElevenOhFive Shock (that's a 'wow' face, not a 'shocked and appalled' face) They look amazing.

ElevenOhFive · 14/03/2019 22:22

I can confirm no beetroots or blackcurrant jellies were harmed in the preparation of this evening’s supper.

I had a standard marshmallow-filled snowball and one that looked like a snowball but was actually a giant truffle with a malteser in the centre, which was unexpected but not unwelcome.

Then some absolute melter had made what should have been a beaut wee malteser square, but had put some wet caramelly fudge type substance in between the white chocolate and the biscuity base, thereby ruining the the whole thing and my life. I wanted to spit it out but had already committed, but boysadear hie do I hate squandering calories on that sort of atrocity.

Eve · 14/03/2019 22:27

Elevenogfive - dedication to the traybake cause!

South Tyrone - Armagh coffee shops:

The loft at the linen green - some good shops and traybakes.

The apple patch Portadown

Then onto the Gilberry Fayre on the Banbridge road.

fivedogstofeed · 14/03/2019 22:28

Ah I'm gutted. Then again, bit of a chilly night for a Protestant salad ( really more suited to July weather)

ChristmasSeacow · 14/03/2019 22:41

I’m confused about the ideal Malteser square. I think I have understood the Malteser distribution. But... is this right? The bottom is biscuity but not chocolatey? And the main body of the square (the matrix, if you like, in which the Maltesers are suspended) is made with white chocolate? Or should it be (brown) chocolatey too?

I love naltesers do I need to get this right.

Celticrose · 14/03/2019 22:48

Have been to Lost and Found, it is very good. I can also recommend the Jolly Sandwich in Eniskillen. See their FB page they have just won an award. Most of these probably have a FB page where you can see all the goodies in glorious technicolour.
Also Panky Doos but DH was a bit unnerved by all the pink he has never forgiven me for taking him to see legally blonde even though I have sat through so many action blood and guts movies

ilovepixie · 14/03/2019 22:50

For anyone making the journey from Belfast to the North Coast, there are excellent traybakes to be found at The Creamery Can between Ballymena and Ballymoney. It's just off the main road and there is a big sign to alert you. And it has a dog outside who likes to chase your car as you park, so that adds a bit of excitement as you think 'have I just run him over?Where is he now?'

Ooh I travel from Portrush to ballymena all the time and I never noticed it. I'm going to call in the next time I'm by!

AuntVanya · 15/03/2019 06:44

What's the consensus on the paper cupcake cases for presentation? I'm not convinced. Personally , I prefer to see the actual traybake piece in its full naked glory, from all angles.
Maybe when sharing traybakes in public there's some sort of hygiene reason for them?

isabellerossignol · 15/03/2019 06:51

The paper case is needed in a church hall where you don't get a plate. And for proper authenticity it should be the wee bun cases with the red roses on them, vintage style. None of this pink polka dot or red stars modern cupcake cases.

But in a coffee shop, the plate is sufficient.

PierreBezukov · 15/03/2019 11:54

White chocolate and raspberry scone for today's elevenses...it is very nice.

They had lemon and poppy seed scones and aslo mint aero ones...

Which is the tastiest Protestant traybake?
MadeinBelfast · 15/03/2019 12:21

@ChristmasSeacow, the malteser squares I get have a biscuity layer that has the gently crushed malteasers mixed into it and then there is a layer of white chocolate on top. This usually has a pattern of drizzled milk chocolate or sometimes a while Malteser for decoration. There's not usually a layer that's just biscuit iykwim.

MadeinBelfast · 15/03/2019 12:21

whole malteser

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 15/03/2019 12:31

I am definitely up for joining the coach tour of the best bakeries and cafes! I think it might be better if I came over by sea - if I fly, there is a big risk that I won't be allowed back onto the flight afterwards for fear that I'd be too heavy for the plane to take off!!

I am still waiting for mum to provide the lemon fudge slice recipe - I promise I will post it as soon as it arrives - on a second thread, if necessary (I can't imagine there won't be a second one when this one is full).

ChristmasSeacow · 15/03/2019 13:31

Ah Made, so there’s just two layers - biscuity Malteser stuff and then a thin chocolate topping? I will need to study this thread carefully to see whether I’ve missed any recipes. I am after the definitive version!

SDTG relieved to hear you are still on the case Wink

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 15/03/2019 16:36

If any of the traybake fans are ever in the Paisley area, I’d be happy to drive us on a tour of the local cafes - especially Three Sisters Bake, which does do a lovely tray bake or two - including a ginger fudge slice.

FreeButtonBee · 15/03/2019 16:48

The Yellow Door in portadown is excellent too. Straying from traybake territory, I had a giant chocolate cake from there for my wedding cake. It was amazing.

TimeIhadaNameChange · 15/03/2019 18:57

STDG - ginger fudge slice sounds yummy! If you're serious I'll get in touch next time I'm down!

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 15/03/2019 19:34

100% serious - it would be lovely to meet you!

DuggeesWoggle · 16/03/2019 09:28

Right folks I have made a malteser traybake - please judge my offerings!

I used widgetbeana's recipe way back on p10 of this thread but used white chocolate instead of dark. It's tooth achingly sweet so even 2-malteser width pieces are very rich. It's amazing but I am now questioning my judgement as I'm only 15 weeks pregnant and already piling on the weight.

Which is the tastiest Protestant traybake?
F1y1ng · 16/03/2019 11:57

Can I put photos in this thread? I’ve taken screenshots of a few recipes.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 16/03/2019 12:16

Mum’s fudge slice recipe - the main recipe is for a plain fudge topping, you substitute lemon for the milk, and caster sugar not Demerara, if making the lemon fudge. She says you can substitute coffee for milk if you want coffee fudge slices.

Base:

4 oz margarine,
2 oz caster sugar ,
5 oz SR flour.

Cream marg. and sugar and mix in the flour - don't work it too much, it shouldn't be greasy.

Spread into an 11in x 7in baking tray, pressing into edges and corners but keep as level as possible as it will rise there anyway. Flour your hands or whatever you use to spread it.
No need to grease the tray due to relatively high fat content.

Bake 350 F/gas 4 (no idea of deg. C, possibly 160 is what I'd try in my fan oven which complicates any guesswork), about 10 minutes till light golden. Can easily burn so watch it.

Leave to cool in tray.

Fudge icing:

4 oz butter,
3 oz demerara sugar,
4 tbsp. milk,
8 oz icing sugar.

Dissolve sugar in butter over a low heat, bring to boil, add milk and boil till frothy, take off heat and gradually beat in icing sugar till it looks fudgy and starts to coat back of spoon, i.e. is ready to set.

Pour into tray quickly to get an even surface. Don't cut till completely cool and set. It will probably be fairly soft, especially the lemon flavour.

Lemon: use 4 tbsp. lemon juice istead of milk, and caster sugar, not dem.

Coffee: Strong black coffee instead of milk, and white sugar or light brown if you want something a bit less fierce.

F1y1ng · 16/03/2019 12:16

Just upgraded to the app!

Recipe for Lemon cheese slices

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