DirectionsStep1In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, mace and cinnamon. Mix in the lard and butter using your fingers or a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the currants and stir to combi…Step2Roll the dough out onto a floured or non-stick surface about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter. Gather up the scraps, knead together and roll out again to cut the remaining rounds.Step3Heat and lightly butter a cast iron pan over medium heat (I lightly butter it to later help the sugar adhere to the cakes when they're sprinkled). Add the cakes and cook on each side until lightly browned, about 3-4 minute…Step4Let them cool for about a minute. While the Welsh cakes are still warm, place them in a small bowl of sugar to coat all sides. Best eaten while a little warm. Reheat Welsh Cakes in a pan, toaster, or warmed oven (…IngredientsIngredients2 cupsAll-Purpose Flour⅓ cupCaster Sugar (do not substitute)1 teaspoonBaking Powder½ teaspoonGround Mace¼ teaspoonSalt0.12 teaspoonGround Cinnamon2 ouncesLard NOTE (chilled, about 4 tablespoons, Lard is critical for the wonderful texture of Welsh Cakes)add How To Render Your Own Lard (it 's WAY cheaper and better)2 ouncesButter (chilled and cubed)1 Large Egg (lightly beaten)½ cupDried Currants3 tablespoonsMilkadd Granulated Sugar (for finished cakes)See moreNutritionalNutritional125 Calories3 gTotal Fat21 gCarbohydrate72 mgSodium2 gProteinFrom daringgourmet.comRecipeDirectionsIngredientsNutritionalFeedbackThanks!Tell us more
Traditional Welsh Cakes
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WEBJan 15, 2024 · Allow the dough to rest. Roll the dough out to about 1cm thick. Preheat your non-stick frying pan. Cut the dough into 5-7cm (2-3 inch) rounds. Cook the Welsh cakes in your frying pan, cooking each side until browned, for about 3-5 minutes (about 6-10 …
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WEBSep 1, 2017 · Instructions. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter and ¼ cup vegetable shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in currants and milk. On a lightly floured surface, roll out …
WEBMar 17, 2021 · Add eggs, raisins and mix together. Next, add enough almond milk or dairy of choice just until it sticks together like a pastry dough and form into a ball. Do not overwork the dough as this can make the pastry dough tough. Next, roll out, cut out and get ready …
WEBSTEP 1. Tip the flour, sugar, mixed spice, baking powder and a pinch of salt into a bowl. Then, with your fingers, rub in the butter and lard until crumbly. Mix in the currants. Work the egg into the mixture until you have soft dough, adding a splash of milk if it seems a little …
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WEBNov 9, 2022 · Baked with love since the 19 th century these traditional Welsh Cakes or Bakestones were a favourite of the miners and children alike for packed lunches down the mines or for afternoon tea. Featuring many ingredients as a scone, but cooked almost …
WEBFeb 27, 2023 · Ingredients. 1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, mace, cinnamon, and salt. 2. Add the butter to the flour mixture and work it in with your hands until the mixture reaches the texture of coarse breadcrumbs. 3. Add …
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · How to make Welsh cakes step by step. Sift the flour and spice into a bowl. Add the butter cut into small cubes. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the dried fruit and sugar. Add the egg yolk and milk. Mix to a soft dough.
WEBSquidge the pieces of dough together and keep squidging and squishing as you form a disc. Wrap this and put in the fridge to rest for 15-20 minutes. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of ½ cm / ¼ inch. Dip your 6cm / 2½ inch crinkled cutter …
WEBAug 18, 2018 · Instructions. Preheat an electric griddle to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender, fork, or two butter knives, cut in the butter until the …
WEBFeb 13, 2020 · Cook. 5. Generously grease a bake stone or heavy iron griddle with some butter and wipe any excess away. Working in batches, allow the griddle to heat up before placing Welsh cakes on. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side and caramel brown in …
WEBAug 20, 2004 · Step 1. Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add butter and shortening and rub with fingertips until mixture resembles fine meal. Add currants. Whisk 4 tablespoons milk and egg in small bowl
WEBMar 6, 2024 · In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, mace, and cinnamon. Use your fingers or a food processor to blend in lard and butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in currants to the mixture. Add the beaten egg to the mix …
WEB1. Mix flour and salt, rub in margarine, stir in sugar and currants. 2. Mix to a fairly stiff dough with the egg and milk. 3. Roll out about 5 mm (¼ inch) in thickness and cut into rounds, (use a 6.5 cm or 2 ½ inch cookie cutter) Gather up the trimmings and re-roll to make more …