Coventry Godcakes - Traditional New Year Treat

Traditionally given out by God parents to God children at New Year, the three marks are said to be there to represent the Holy Trinity. This is a very old recipe, which has been rediscovered for the City of Culture in 2021.

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Step 1

Roll out the pastry until it is about 3mm thick

Step 2

Cut the pastry into 10cm squares

Step 3

Add a heaped teaspoon of mincemeat to the middle of each square

Step 4

Brush the edge of the square with the egg

Step 5

Fold over the pastry to form a triangle and seal the edges

Step 6

When all the squares have been filled and sealed to form triangles place on a greased baking sheet

Step 7

Brush with the remaining egg and sprinkle with sugar

Step 8

Bake in an oven at 170oC for 15-20 minutes until pastry is lightly golden coloured

Step 9

Cool on a rack