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Haru's Simple Welsh Cake

Popular teatime treat from Wales

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/harus-simple-welsh-cake • Posted by h.p.cooking

Welsh teatime treat passed on through generations. Perfect for making with kids!

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 30

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Welsh teatime treat passed on through generations. Perfect for making with kids!

Instructions

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    Mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl and rub in the margarine or butter.

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    Add the sugar and currants and mix well.

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    Pour the egg mixture in and mix until you have a stiff dough.

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    Roll the dough out on a lightly floured board until 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness and cut out rounds with a biscuit cutter.

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    Heat the bake stone or a heavy iron griddle. Rub it with butter and wipe the excess away. Put it on a direct heat and wait until it heats up. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

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    Serve immediately sprinkled with a little extra caster sugar.