Welsh Cakes - UK

Written on 08/08/2022
Carly Roberts

A traditional Welsh teatime treat, which I used to make with my grandmother - Carly, International Student Inclusion Officer


 

Ingredients: 

  • 225g Self Raising Flour
  • Pinch of Salt
  • About 1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 100g Softened Unsalted Butter
  • 20g Caster Sugar
  • 30g Sultanas/Raisins/Currents - or a mix!
  • 1 tbsp Whole Milk
  • 1 Large Egg

Method: 

  1.  Add butter, flour, mixed spice and baking powder to mixing bowl. Use fingers to rub together until the consistency of breadcrumbs.
  2.  Add currants and egg, mix and add a splash of milk 
  3. Flour a clean surface and roll the dough out to approximately 1cm thick with a rolling pin or a bottle
  4.  Use a cookie cutter or glass to cut circles out of the dough (approximately 7cm diameter)
  5. Heat the skillet or pan on a hob until hot (I use a non-stick frying pan)
  6.  Cook the welsh cakes until golden
  7. Roll in sugar and enjoy while warm