Toffee Brown Betty
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A twist on the classic Brown Betty, with a crunchy toffee topping and a hint of cinnamon.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 125 gunsalted butter
- 250 gcaster sugar
- 125 glight brown soft sugar
- 3large eggs
- 5 gcinnamon(ground)
- 2 gsalt
- 150 mlwhole milk
- 150 gtoffee bits
- butter, for greasing
- heavy cream, for brushing
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Grease a 20cm square baking dish and set it aside.
Tip: Make sure to grease the dish properly to prevent the brown Betty from sticking.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Take your time and ensure the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the cinnamon and salt.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 4
Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the light brown soft sugar and whole milk.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth.
- 6
Pour the sugar mixture into the flour mixture, and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 7
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Tip: Make sure to spread it evenly.
- 8
Arrange the toffee bits on top of the brown Betty mixture.
Tip: This will create a crunchy topping.
- 9
Brush the toffee bits with a little bit of heavy cream.
Tip: This will help the toffee stick to the brown Betty.
- 10
Bake the brown Betty for 35 minutes, or until the toffee is golden brown.
Tip: Don't open the oven door until it's done.
- 11
Remove the brown Betty from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Tip: This will help it set.
- 12
Cut the brown Betty into squares and serve.
Tip: Enjoy!
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