Brown Butter Traybake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A rich and satisfying traybake that combines the deep flavor of browned butter with crunchy nuts and a hint of spice.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter(at room temperature)
- 50 mlgolden syrup
- 2eggs
- 100 gplain flour(for dusting)
- 100 gfinely chopped almonds
- 5 gsalt(sea salt or kosher salt)
- 1 gground cinnamon
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm x 20cm traybake tin.
Tip: Line the tin with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
Cream the butter and golden syrup together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step, if desired.
- 3
Gradually add the brown sugar to the bowl and mix until combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Tip: Make sure the eggs are at room temperature for the best results.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cinnamon.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour for an even texture.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the batter will be tough.
- 7
Stir in the chopped almonds.
Tip: Make sure they're evenly distributed for a nice texture.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the edges are even for a perfect traybake.
- 9
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake, or the traybake will be dry.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
Tip: Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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