Welsh Cakes

Welsh Cakes

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These are traditionally served on St Davids Day.

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You Will Need (8 things)

  • 265 g Plain Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Mixed Spice
  • 130 g Butter
  • 65 g Sugar
  • 75 g Currants
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tbsp Milk

Steps (8 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Sift the flour, baking powder & mixed spice together.

  2. 2

    Rub in the butter until breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Stir in the sugar.

  4. 4

    Add the egg & milk to form a soft dough.

  5. 5

    Add the fruit & press in to combine.

  6. 6

    Roll out the dough to 1/3" thick.

    Cut into small 3" circles.

  7. 7

    Heat a pan & cook for a few mins on each side.

    Until golden brown & cooked through in the centre.

  8. 8

    Serve warm, sprinkled with sugar.