Description
Traditional Welsh Cakes are griddle-cooked treats, similar to scones but flatter. Enjoy them warm with butter or cold.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225g plain flour
- 110g butter
- 75g caster sugar
- 50g currants or sultanas
- 1 egg, beaten
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of mixed spice
- Splash of milk (if needed)
Instructions
- Rub the butter into the flour and salt until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the sugar, currants, and mixed spice.
- Add the beaten egg and mix to form a firm dough. Add a splash of milk if the dough is too dry.
- Roll out the dough to about 1cm thick.
- Cut out rounds using a cutter.
- Grease a griddle or heavy-based frying pan and heat over medium heat.
- Cook the Welsh cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Dust with extra caster sugar before serving.
Notes
- Do not overwork the dough.
- Cook on a medium heat to prevent burning.
- Welsh cakes keep well in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: Welsh
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Welsh cakes, traditional, sweet, griddle, dessert, baking, currants, sultanas