Welsh Cakes Recipe

Name: Welsh Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons cold lard, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup currants; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup cold, whole milk

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cold lard, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup currants
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup cold, whole milk

1
Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to blend. Blend the butter and lard into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the currants Add the beaten egg and enough milk to make a soft dough.
2
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead briefly and gently. Roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds with a cookie or biscuit cutter.
3
Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350u00b0 F (or a heavy cast iron skillet over medium-low heat). Butter the surface lightly and cook the Welsh cakes for about 3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown. They should be soft in the middle but not doughy. Remove to a wire rack and sprinkle with granulated or confectioners' sugar. Serve warm. Once they are cool, the cakes can be wrapped and stored at room temperature for several days, or frozen.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Welsh Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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