Glad I’m retired lol spend my time cooking and baking all these recipes. 👍

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

You and me both! Best, Rik

For US viewers, mixed spice is similar to what’s sold as pumpkin pie spice.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Agreed. Best, Rik

I really appreciate that you put the ingredients and amounts in the description box. Thank you Rik 😊

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Always. Thank you. Best, Rik

@BacktheBlue60

6 ай бұрын

@@BackyardChef I can't wait to see what's next. I've really gotten to love your channel. I bet you have a lifetime of stories to tell about your life with cooking. 🩷

As a Yorkie myself, I am ashamed to say I have never heard of these. But they look bloody yummy!😋 fantastic as per Rik mate!

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Cheers mate. I think they are about 12 squid for 2 and you have to queue for ages to get in. Best, Rik

@paulinewayland713

4 ай бұрын

Me neither!!

@BarbaraSWRdRunner-ye9sn

2 ай бұрын

My mom was a yorkie. Some of these bring back good memories.

@joannemackown5572

8 күн бұрын

I am a Yorkshire and I had never heard of them until I moved to Ilkley and saw them in Betty’s. I think just Betty’s make and sell them. They are very nice. I have bought the ingredients to have a go at these and with a bit of butter I will be in heaven. Cuppa too.

@mrdangiles90

8 күн бұрын

@@joannemackown5572 Ilkley...such a lovely place. Used to go to the river there with my friends when I was a teen🙂. Me and my first love used to go there too for a walk around the area! good times good times...

Those are the cutest buns ever! Easily adaptable if you don't like candied fruit. I'll make them with dried cranberries instead and they still will be amazing. Thanks Rik.❤

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Taste and adapt that is what I say. Best, Rik

I love your enthusiasm for cooking and eating the results. Great to see someone really enjoying their food. Thank you!

@BackyardChef

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

there are a few good things come out of Yorkshire , that's hard to say coming from a proud Lancastrian , cheers

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Stay proud, John. Agreed! Best, Rik

Thank you for showing me how to use my little grater, zester, didn't have a clue how to use it properly.😊

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Always, zest over the top - you can see what you are taking off. Best, Rik

My son in Leeds always sends me something from Betty's for a treat. Never had a dud! I like 'em even more because as a tyke myself I never have to pay for them!

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Is shows he loves his Mum. Best, Rik

Watching from NYC...Gotta try these soon....seem easy than scones🤔🥰

@BackyardChef

3 ай бұрын

You can do it! Thank you. Best, Rik

@auntie9077

3 ай бұрын

@@BackyardChef 😊

I laughed when you ate them, because when you said earlier that they contain all those warm spices and aromatics and orange zest, I immediately thought: I bet those taste like Christmas. A smaller serving size covered in a crisp sugar glaze would make them a perfect Christmas treat.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Exactly!! An amazing treat. Thanks for sharing. Best, Rik

Your recipies are easy and uncomplicated. Thankyou

@BackyardChef

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

I remember as a child peeling almonds for all kinds of dishes.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Yes, me too! Nice to know others have done this. Best, Rik

Oh man! I'm going to be like the side of a house by the time I get through all these recipes. What the heck! I've been to Harrogate and York a few times, since I've moved here, and the queues are ridiculously long, so I haven't been in. Who needs Betty's, when we've got Rik. Keep doing what you're doing. You'll do for me 😅

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

You'll do for me Liz! Thank you. Nice to try the real McCoy though. Best, Rik

@annipetratos9401

6 ай бұрын

I was going to reply in a similar vein...I'm going to become a fat rascal!!!! Bon appetit

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

You will be joining my club then. Best, Rik@@annipetratos9401

Haven't even watched the video yet. One look at those beauties got an instant thumbs up from me

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

You get a thumbs up from me. thank you. Best, Rik

The butter took it to a new level. ❤ all you do.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

Wish I had smellovision! Never heard of these Rik and as I’ve had my baking head on recently, will give these a bash. Thanks for all these great recipes, very much appreciate you taking the time to make these videos for us. Nice one.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. Best, Rik

I’m always impressed by your baking

@BackyardChef

20 күн бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

I love going to Betty’s for tea when I’m in Yorkshire. Deffo going to make these.

@BackyardChef

18 күн бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

When I was in England I was addicted to Betty’s Yorkshire Fat Rascals. Almost every day for morning tea time. Never sought therapy as I really had no desire for recovery. I’ve tried replicating with mild success. I’ll follow your recipe with full expectations that it will feed my addiction. 🤣

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Cheers, Brian. Betty's are Better! Best, Rik

Omg im a 57 yr old nurse. A nursing supervisor. And you teach me. Rik you are awesome. I just learned how to blanch almonds thank you

@BackyardChef

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

These look incredible! I can smell and taste them from here in New York. Cute design on them too.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Love to New York. Best, Rik

Made these on Friday….. by Saturday lunchtime, they were all eaten 👍👍. Thanks yet again Rik!!

@BackyardChef

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Thank you. Best, Rik

Those look super!

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

So good! Very nice with butter. Best, Rik

I will definitely be making these,but smaller. Maybe making an orange cream cheese filling and sandwiching them together like a whoopie pie.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Flipping awesome, I'm coming round for tea. I love orange cream cheese filling. Best, Rik

Reminds me a little of what is called Japanese Fruitcake over here,with the citrus flavor.

@BackyardChef

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

First time I've ever heard of these. I live in New Zealand, but my parents are English, so I love to make your recipes. I'm a chef too, so I'll be making these tmro. I have made your Treacle tart for 30 people, at work, and your Rumplethumps. I adore your channel! Thanks so much.🎉❤

@BackyardChef

Ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you. Nice to have you on here. Best. Rik

Hi thanks very much i love your recipes Les

@BackyardChef

Ай бұрын

Cheers, Les. Thank you. Best, Rik

A French Canadian living in the Montreal area and in love with your channel!!!

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Love to Montreal. Best, Rik

I've never heard of these, they look delicious, i'll definitely make these, i would also use pecans only because i can't bite almonds. Is baking soda bicarbonate of soda or baking powder. Yes i like Yorkshire curd tarts as well as another person mentioned. It's not very often you can get curds here so i use cottage cheese. It's alright making all these nice things but it's not good for your waistline

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Sandra, I'm a Michelin trye chef - I've a full round waist line. Bicarbonate of soda. So I agree there. Best, Rik

WOW!..Learning so much from you...blanching almonds...👍👏👏 Definitely going to attempt making these Yorkshire Rascals...look yummilicious...😋😋...love all yhe ingredients. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your videos very much...💝🌻🌟

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

You are very welcome, Pauline. Hope you enjoy. Best, Rik

They look lovely!

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

They are great not as good as Betty's but very good indeed. Best, Rik

My Dad was a good baker, he would have liked to have made these. So I surely will bake.❤😊

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Give them a go - best, Rik

These look fantastic! Must try. A little tip :to skin the almonds, drain well, and rub the almonds briskly in a tea towel to remove most of the skins quickly.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Best, Rik

Well Rik. You'll to happy to know that I've placed an order for the rascals AND the carrot cake. I just couldn't resist. They should be with me by the end of this week. I'll let you know how I get on 😮

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Liz, you are going to give me a telling off (after you have enjoyed them) Best, Rik

Absolutely love your show. I will pass the word on. Thank you

@BackyardChef

2 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Thank you. Best, Rik

That looks beautiful I love it

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! Nice these. Best, Rik

If you put the almonds in a jar and shook it, the skin might come off the almonds faster. Just a thought.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Never tried. Sounds like a plan. Best, Rik

@enkisdaughter4795

2 ай бұрын

Drain the almonds, then put them in a dry tea towel and rub for a few minutes.

I was lucky enough to to go to Betty’s tearoom in York and had a tea and cake , not a fat rascal l. I did however take a box of them home and they didn’t last long. Yours look perfect! Thanks for showing us how to ❤

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Betty's are better. Thank you. Best, Rik

Love visiting Betty's tearooms in Ilkley, which is a 20 minute drive away from my home or the one in Northallerton when we go to our caravan. I've also been to the ones in Harrogate and York. My choice is always the famous Fat Rascals! My son in law works in Ilkley so often pops into Betty's to buy them!

@BackyardChef

2 ай бұрын

Is Betty's still as busy? Thank you. Best, Rik

@amandaterry1964

2 ай бұрын

@@BackyardChef, yes they are! We queued outside the Ilkley one earlier this year for the tearoom and I have seen queues at the others too. Which one did you visit?

@BackyardChef

2 ай бұрын

@@amandaterry1964 York the queue was throught the square there and round the corner. Thank you. Best, Rik

love this channel going to try the fat rascals. keep up with the good work i am learning a lot , subscribed

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Nice to have you here. Best, Rik

I love the choices you make for your videos. Americans have a different take on cooking. And we get in this kind of rut where things start to look alike. Your things are unique and fascinating. They look delicious. I'm excited to try that malt bread. I have no idea where I'm going to get malt extract. But I'm going to find it and I'm going to make that thing. It looks amazing!

@BackyardChef

3 ай бұрын

Thank You. Best, Rik

These look wonderful!! Thanks!!

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Not as good as Betty's but tasty. Best, Rik

I'm from New Zealand but my mum originated from England so I'm familiar with a fair few of your recipes. I made these today and I love them. My husband has requested I make more! I did forget their name when he asked me though, first I said they were cheeky rascals, then I thought maybe fat b@stards 😂

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha, Penny both names work! Love it. Best, Rik

Yum....isn't butter just the best thing ever! These look delicious ❤

@BackyardChef

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

I imagine them to taste like spice cake. I am going to make this for sure.

@BackyardChef

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

Definitely going to make these ,I bought some of these in York for the family but I scoffed them all myself!

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha, I love it. Hope you enjoy. Best, Rik

@christenascott5280

5 ай бұрын

Nobody could write a better review! If you ate every last one and every last crumb then we have to take your word for it because you’re living proof that they were delicious! Thank you for your wonderful description, hello from New Mexico USA

I can't remember offhand what these are in the southeast States, but I have seen these. Maybe when I bake some it will come back to me🤔

@BackyardChef

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

I am from the south of england and have never heard of these, but they look fun and I bet they are delicious. Definitely going to give them a try. Love your channel and have subscribed.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Ann. Best, Rik

Your orange peel is very much better than what we get in the US. I think UK companies are more careful to remove the pith, and they may also blanch the peel before candying it. So, I enjoyed baked goods with orange peel in England, but won't eat them in the US. (I have made candied orange perl, and it was great, but time comsuming for a home cook.)

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

I agree very time consuming - However if you can make a small bulk lot. Some can be jarred and some frozen in small packets you have all year then. Best, Rik

Oh I need me a fat rascal truly! They look scrumdiddleyumptious!! Thank you 🙏

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

Rik I think I will just buy my almonds. I love the tip about how to make some blanched! I don’t have the patience you seem to have. In the United States when we take a food item, like you did and we try to duplicate it from our favorite restaurant is recipe, we call it a knock off. I can’t wait to try these things even though I am not sure I would like them-they just sound delicious. The reason I don’t think I would like them if I don’t like The selection of fruit. They wouldn’t be very good knock offs if you don’t have the right fruit. However I do have several English friends and I think this would be a pleasant surprise for them! Especially since they’re from Yorkshire! It would be a nice treat for them because they always give me tea when they get a package from home. I love Yorkshire gold tea with a little cream! Greetings from New Mexico

@BackyardChef

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😋 Best, Rik

I love your recipes and I’m certainly going to try this one, but I just have one observation - for the love of God, buy blanched almonds.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Great idea! Cant buy them here in Asia. Have to make everything - however that lets me show others in the same situation. Best, Rik

Superb mate, say no more 👍

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍Best, Rik

Oh my God, Rik. I've died and gone to heaven! I've just had my Betty's delivery box. I've eaten one with butter, which I made yesterday.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Well done. Best, Rik

This is such a great channel!

@BackyardChef

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Thank you. Best, Rik

@susanschroeder3006

3 ай бұрын

@@BackyardChef I have English ancestry from that area. What a treat to see these recipes, and done so well.

With a nice cuppa, thanks Rik

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

You bet, mate. Best, Rik

Can I suggest you have a go at Fitzbillie’s Chelsea Buns. (Cambridge). Thank you so much.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Chelsea Bun's are Scheduled. Thanks for the suggestion. Best, Rik

from across the great pond in southeast Georgia-USA!! TY for this recipe👩‍🦼

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. Love to Georgia. Best, Rik

Such a fun and natural video to watch and listen to. Thanks for sharing this

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Best, Rik

Yes Rick, Christmas 🎄 🥰

@BackyardChef

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

The only exclusively yorkshire sweet treat I can remember. which was very popular with my victorian and edwardian grandparents, was Yorkshire cheese cake, They still make them in a bakers near me but they have changed the name to curd tart so people dont get confused with the new york style which is not the same or even close. We used to always get sent to the bakers for a cheese cake and some boiled ham as kids.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Will be on the channel in a week - Its scheduled. Best, Rik

Something new to me 👍😄

Looks great! Going to try this plant-based as I have a family history of Cancer so need to avoid the estrogen and possible BLV in dairy and choline and lead in eggs. Thanks for sharing

I enjoy watching and learning from you so much. Terrific recipe. Looking forward to making them. Thank you.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy. Best, Rik

Got too go make some ❤

@BackyardChef

9 күн бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

So they re scones? OK! I should try this recipe. Love all the flavors in the recipe!

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Yes 😊Hope you enjoy. Best, Rik

New subscriber here, I am going to try it for sure! It looks delicious. Thank you. Watching from Portugal 🌼

@BackyardChef

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

They look delicious

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

you litte rascal Rik , they look very nice. they look very similar to my wifes rock cakes.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

You know, Allen. I think that is probably how this recipe developed - from scones and rock cakes. Best, Rik

😊😊😊 Never heard of or seen these, they look so super yummy. I'm going to give these a go.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy. Best, Rik

The rascals look delicious, I can almost smell and taste them yummy.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Oh yes! The smell is amazing. Best, Rik

Those Rascals look yummy … thanks for sharing 😊 Barbara from 🇺🇸

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Best, Rik

Wonderful. Sincere thanks.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thank you too! Best, Rik

These look amazing and delicious. I have never heard of these before but I'm going to give it a try. They look so good...Thank you for sharing...

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Best, Rik

Remind me of rock cakes, but the butter and sugar is creamed rather than rubbing butter into flour! Yours look delicious, makes me want to cook some now, with the ingredients I have, but think I need an orange and I might wait till I go shopping and buy oranges!

@BackyardChef

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

I've been to Betty's tea rooms in Harrogate. I can't remember what we had. But I wish I'd had a fat rascal. They look so delicious. I didn't know that they had fruit and orange peel in them. I bet they taste amazing.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

They do - a little Christmassy! (if that's a word, it works for me) Like a scone/rock cake - delicious! Betty's knew what they were doing when they made these. Best, Rik

@jennyt966

6 ай бұрын

@@BackyardChef yeah, I was thinking the same thing. A bit like a scone, with added orange peel and spices. And yes, Christmasy.

These look wonderful! I must try this recipe, or go to York!

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

You should do both. Betty's are really Good! Best, Rik

I would listen just to hear you say “buttermilk” Rik. Hahaha

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

Laughing so much . Said it’s as easy as that when blanching - it took him forever to do one 😅

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Laugh away. You might have small hands. Best, Rik

Rik. Dee-lish!👍

@BackyardChef

24 күн бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

Hello from Oz 👋

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Hello there! Nice to meet you. Best, Rik

Love the look of these, definitely like the ones at Betty's. I'm not allowed to eat dried fruit or nuts, but now I'll be able to adapt this recipe. By the way you only mention Betty's in York. They 1are also in Ilkley, and most famously the tea rooms in Harrogate 😋😋💙

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Best, Rik

It looks so good. I most likely wouldn't make them due to the almonds. I have family members who are allergic to almonds.

@anncarter6438

6 ай бұрын

The almonds are used only for the decoration on top of each bun to make the rascal face. Omit them completely or substitute with anything else your family could eat.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Add any nuts you like or don't even have them on - they are only for the decoration. Best, Rik

I'm an American, but don't fault me too much for it. I didn't have a choice. 😂 My D.N.A is British, though. Love your channel!

@BackyardChef

5 ай бұрын

I don't fault anyone! Love to USA. Thank you, Best, Rik

If you rub almonds between two tea towels makes removing skin's very easy.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Best, Rik

@paulinewqi

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this tip...bless you...❤

@pamchamberlin6703

6 ай бұрын

Exactly! Works great

They look like rock cakes

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Similar. Best, Rik

I put the almonds in a clean tea towel, and rub them.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Great tip! Best, Rik

So, they look like what we in Australia, would call, a Rock cake.

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

They do but not! These have the texture of scones. Best, Rik

@barrylaing4607

18 күн бұрын

I’m also an Aussie and I know Aussie rock cakes. I’ve eaten fat rascals from Betty’s in Ilkley and instantly loved the flavor, the texture and the funny design. And I agree with Rick - yes they look a bit like rock cakes but the taste, the crumb and texture is not the same and rock cakes never had the fun built in, with the eyes and teeth of a rascal on top… I’ve used your recipe three times Rik, but I have trouble getting the time right, tending to over bake them a little. Learning and improving as I go, because I do exactly your recipe and I think the product is exactly what I ate in Ilkley!

Back in the late 70s and early 80s, we'd put the almonds in a tea towel and rub. To get the skins off. But, I like to roast the almonds for more flavor. Frangipane or Almond cream never taste like almonds. Bitter almonds are banned in the US so, almond oil, 4 drops for 2 qts batter works. Nice recipe 👍 candied fruit is a hard seller in TX. I make Xmas cakes , Scones with semi dried fruit and no angelica.🎉🎉❤

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing - keep baking! Best, Rik

Hi ALL, when we went on holiday to York ,we went for after noon tea .I had pear bakewell tart with cream . And it was very good . Thay sound very temptin. Take care and all the best. 😊😊😊👍👍👍

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Sounds great! Best, Rik

Yorkshire "Rascal" may be a Halloween Treat ... autumn flavours ... and I guess a rascal is "a fiend" with glowing red eyes and fangs. A Regular Jack the Ripper!! I think the almonds are supposed to be pointy end downward, for effect. They look so tasty, and everything is better with butter. Thank you. 🇨🇦♥️🇬🇧

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Nice thoughts! Thank you. Best, Rik

It looks delicious 😋

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😋Best, Rik

Thanks for the recipe Rik, I made these on Saturday and they disappeared in no time, although the little rascals had blanched hazelnut teeth because I'm too lazy to blanch the almonds. I see in your earlier videos you did Thai recipes, any chance you could do a chicken and cashes nut recipe? But keeping in mind a lot of us here in the UK don't have access to Asian food shops. I know it won't be the same but it's my favourite Thai dish.

@BackyardChef

5 ай бұрын

Here you go kzread.info/dash/bejne/naCo0rindabdmM4.html Its an old one! Best, Rik

Baked for years and learnt something new … how to Zest!🤣 Definitely going to have a go. Need some Cherries though. Oh! bother can just leave them off? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Leave off and bake. Best, Rik

I’ve seen them in Betty’s tea shop.

@BackyardChef

5 ай бұрын

Lovely they are. Best, Rik

Reminds me of a cross between a cookie and a scone and fruitcake

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Yes, that about sums it up. Best, Rik

Just an inspiration on peeling off the brown almond skin: would rubbing almonds between 2 towels help it go faster? (Not sure if it would work, but thought I’d suggest it). LOVE your recipes and enthusiasm 👍🏼

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

It would. Best, Rik

Have a hankering to go north for a Betty's tea. Question: what's the difference between a fat rascal and a rock bun?

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

A rock bun is a little harder this is like a scone. Best, Rik

Not heard of these. If you want try a local treat from Bolton, you can make "Aussie crunch". A popular school treat that you still find locally at cafes and butty shops. It's like a chocolate cornflake cake but mixed with coconut, topped with more chocolate

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

Does it come in a slice? Best, Rik

@wildwine6400

6 ай бұрын

@@BackyardChef yeah, like a flapjack. Either cut into squares or cut into triangles

@BackyardChef

6 ай бұрын

On it, Thanks. Best, Rik@@wildwine6400

@annemodistach3849

6 ай бұрын

Sounds like what we call Chocolate Crackles made for children's birthday parties