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Crispy Wasp Stings on a Piece of Buttered Toast

A trick-or-treat snack with a sting in its tail, from Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach

Dish Details:kid


INGREDIENTS:

Crispy Wasp Stings on Buttered toastFor the toast:
60g softened butter
? tsp cinnamon
4 slices white bread

For the wasp stings
65g shredded coconut
25g icing sugar, sieved
3 tsp clear honey or golden syrup
grated zest of ? lemon

You will also need:
small round cutter
baking sheet
bowl


PREPARATION:

Crispy Wasp Stings on Buttered Toast1. Work the butter and cinnamon together until thoroughly mixed.

2. Cut four discs out of each slice of bread and set aside.

3. Spread 50g shredded coconut on to a baking sheet and dredge with the sieved icing sugar.

4. Place under a hot grill until the sugar begins to caramelise (it will happen very quickly) then with a spatula, turn the coconut over. Watch and repeat.

5. Place in a bowl and add the honey and lemon zest, and mix well.

6. Add the remaining coconut.

7. Toast the bread discs on both sides.

8. Spread with the cinnamon butter and top with the crispy wasp stings.

With thanks to The Roald Dahl Foundation


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves: 16

Source: Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes Josie Fison and Felicity Dahl (Jonathan Cape Ltd)

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
clock Quick & Easy: 30 minutes or less

heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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