Welsh Cakes
Dessert
Dessert
24 servings
186 cal/serving
Instructions
1
Step 1
Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl.
Plain flour
2
Step 2
Rub the flour with butter and salt until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Plain flourButterSalt
3
Step 3
Mix in the sugar and dried fruit.
Castor sugarDried fruit (currants/sultanas/raisins)
4
Step 4
Add eggs one at a time, beating until a thick dough forms.
Plain flourButterCastor sugarEggsDried fruit (currants/sultanas/raisins)
5
Step 5
If the dough will not form, add a small amount of milk (about 1 tbsp).
Milk
6
Step 6
Knead the dough for 2–3 minutes until cohesive and slightly elastic.
Plain flourButterCastor sugarEggsDried fruit (currants/sultanas/raisins)
7
Step 7
Roll the dough out on a flat surface.
Plain flourButterCastor sugarEggsDried fruit (currants/sultanas/raisins)
8
Step 8
Cut 2–3 inch circles from the dough.
Plain flourButterCastor sugarEggsDried fruit (currants/sultanas/raisins)
9
Step 9
Fry the rounds on a griddle until golden brown.
Plain flourButterCastor sugarEggsDried fruit (currants/sultanas/raisins)
This recipe is adapted from Wikibooks. It is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.