If you're celebrating St. David's Day on the 1st of March then what better way to celebrate than with some delicious Welsh cakes.
They're also known as bakestones or even griddle cakes and are a traditional welsh recipe that have been popular since the late 19th century. They're super easy to make, and only take minutes to cook on a hot griddle pan.
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Yields:
16 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 mins
Total Time:
13 mins
Cal/Serv:
123
Ingredients
50g
butter, plus extra to grease
225g
plain flour, plus extra to dust
1tsp.
baking powder
pinch of salt
50g
lard
75g
caster sugar
50g
currants
1
medium egg, beaten
2Tbsp.
milk
Directions
Step 1
Grease a griddle or heavy frying pan. Rub the fats into the flour, baking powder and salt until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and currants and make a well in the centre.
Step 2
Mix the egg and enough milk to make a stiff paste like pastry.
Step 3
Roll out on a lightly floured surface until 5mm thick and cut into rounds using a 7.5cm cutter.
Step 4
Cook on the medium-hot griddle for 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Eat on the same day.
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