Welsh Cakes
Indulge in the rustic charm of traditional Welsh Cakes, a classic teatime treat that blends the warm, spiced flavors of homemade baking with a touch of nostalgia. These buttery, golden beauties are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a hint of mixed spice, while currants add bursts of sweet tanginess. The dough is rolled and cut into perfectly round discs before being cooked on a hot griddle, creating a delightful balance between crisp edges and a soft, tender center. Lightly dusted with sugar for a tantalizing finish, Welsh Cakes are quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ideal served warm or cold alongside a steaming cup of tea. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack, these traditional cakes bring a taste of Welsh heritage straight to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon mixed spice
- 85 grams granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 50 grams currants
- 1 unit large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Sift the flour, baking powder, and mixed spice into a large bowl.
Add the granulated sugar and a pinch of salt to the sifted dry ingredients.
Cube the unsalted butter and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
Stir in the currants, mixing evenly through the dry mixture.
In a small bowl, beat the egg lightly, then add it to the flour and butter mixture.
Add the milk one tablespoon at a time and mix until it forms a soft dough. Avoid making the dough too sticky.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 0.5 cm thick.
Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out circles from the rolled dough.
Heat a griddle or heavy-based frying pan on medium heat and lightly grease it with a little butter.
Cook each Welsh cake for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning.
Once cooked, remove from the griddle and dust with sugar while still warm.
Serve warm or cold with tea or coffee. Enjoy your homemade Welsh cakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.3 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.8 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 713 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 324.7 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 772 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
