Welsh Cakes Recipes

WELSH CAKES

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My grandfather was Welsh and liked to make Welsh cakes on the griddle. Our whole family loves them. Sometimes he would make them for Christmas and wrap them in little bundles for each family. It's a very special memory for us. -Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, beaten
1-1/4 cups dried currants or raisins

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and egg; stir just until moistened. Fold in currants., Pat or roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. Preheat griddle over medium heat. In batches, place cakes onto griddle; cook until tops puff and bottoms are golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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