Tuesday 1 May 2012

Welsh Cakes


A traditional Welsh recipe.  Very quick and easy to make.  One that the children will enjoy helping you make. (and eat) 

Welsh Cakes

(250g) 8oz self-raising flour
(75g) 3 oz butter 
(1/4 tsp) pinch of salt 
(75g) 3 oz sultanas or mixed dried fruit
(75g) 3oz caster sugar (fine sugar)
1 egg 
little milk (to mix) 
extra caster sugar (to sprinkle)
¼ tsp of spice (optional)

Sieve together the flour, mixed spice and salt then rub in the fat using your fingers
Add the sugar and fruit, then the beaten egg and milk.
 Mix into a stiff paste.
Roll out, cut into rounds using a 6cm cutter and bake on a griddle over medium heat for about 3 minutes each side. If browning to quickly turn the heat down or they will not be cooked through.
Sprinkle with extra caster sugar to serve
Best eaten warm but will keep well in an airtight container for a week to 10 days.
If you don’t have a griddle a heavy based frying pan will do. Just grease it very lightly.


My grandson Stuart showing off his Welsh Cakes on St David's Day 2008.  St David is the patron saint of Wales and Stuart is wearing his Welsh rugby shirt and a leek to celebrate the day. 

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

lovely, must try these Sheila.

Sheila Khan said...

My grandson Jakob who lives in England asks for them every time he visits or i visit them. I must admit though I usually buy them.