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Welsh Cakes

Welsh cakes (Welsh: picau ar y maen) are a popular cake in Wales that are similar to scones and Cornish Heavy cakes.

Total 00:30
Yield 24

Ingredients

  • 450 g (2 cups or 1 lb) plain flour
  • 225 g (1 cup or 8 oz) butter
  • 170 g (¾ cup or 6 oz) castor sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 85 g (3 oz) currants, sultanas, raisins or other dried fruit
  • dash of milk
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour then rub together with the butter and salt until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  2. 2
    Mix in sugar and dried fruit.
  3. 3
    Add eggs one at a time, beating together until mixture forms a thick dough. If dough will not form, add a small amount of milk (i.e. a tablespoon).
  4. 4
    Knead for two to three minutes until dough becomes cohesive and slightly elastic.
  5. 5
    Roll dough out on a flat surface.
  6. 6
    Cut 2–3-inch circles from the dough and fry on a griddle until golden brown.
Category
Desserts
Method
Baking

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