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Welsh Cakes Delight

Welsh Cakes Delight

Discover the joy of Welsh Cakes Delight a simple spiced treat perfect for any occasion Easy to make and utterly delicious
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 16 cakes
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 pinches allspice
  • 2 pinches cloves
  • 75 g sugar
  • 120 g soft butter
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 medium egg
  • 100 g currants
  • 1 tsp sunflower oil
  • 3 tbsp sugar for coating
  • some flour for your work surface

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • 6cm round cutter
  • Non-stick or cast-iron frying pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and spices.
  2. Add the cubed butter and rub it into the dry mix until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  3. Add the egg and milk, followed by the currants, and mix gently to form a soft dough ball.
  4. Roll out the dough to about 5mm thickness on a floured surface and cut out 6cm rounds.
  5. Chill the cut cakes in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
  6. Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and lightly oil it.
  7. Cook the cakes on one side for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
  8. Coat the warm cakes in sugar once removed from the pan and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use soft butter for easy mixing. Don't skip the chilling step to ensure cakes hold their shape.
If the dough feels dry, add a little more milk. Clean the pan between batches to avoid burnt residue.
To refresh day-old cakes, warm them in a toaster or oven for a minute. For extra flavor, mix a bit of cinnamon into the coating sugar.
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