How To Make Welsh Cakes
Delicious traditional Welsh cakes, perfectly spiced and buttery.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 1/2 cup currants or raisins
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1-2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Rub in the cold butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
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Stir in the currants/raisins.
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Add the beaten egg and mix until the dough comes together.
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Add milk if needed to make a soft dough.
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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Use a round cookie cutter to cut out Welsh cakes.
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Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Cook the Welsh cakes for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
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Remove from heat and dust with powdered sugar.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories : 322kcal
- Total Fat : 13g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 62mg
- Sodium : 149mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 47g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 20g
- Protein : 5g
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