Welsh Griddle Cakes Recipe

Name: Welsh Griddle Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cups (1650 ml) all purpose flour; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) baking powder; 2 tsp (10 ml) salt; 1/2 lb (.2 kg). lard; 1/2 lb (.2 kg). margarine; 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) sugar; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) ground nutmeg; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) currants; 3 eggs; 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk

Servings: persons

7 cups (1650 ml) all purpose flour
2 Tbsp (30 ml) baking powder
2 tsp (10 ml) salt
1/2 lb (.2 kg). lard
1/2 lb (.2 kg). margarine
2-1/2 cups (600 ml) sugar
1 Tbsp (15 ml) ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) currants
3 eggs
1/4 cup (60 ml) milk

1
Blend flour, baking powder and salt together.
2
Cut in lard and margarine until mixture is grainy.
3
Stir in sugar, nutmeg and currants.
4
Beat the eggs and blend in with milk.
5
Mix liquids into dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
6
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
7
Using a cookie cutter cut into rounds.
8
Fry on an electric griddle set at 325 to 350 degrees (175 C.) until golden brown then turn only once to brown other side.

1082

kcal

Calories

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups (1650 ml) all purpose flour, 2 Tbsp (30 ml) baking powder, 2 tsp (10 ml) salt, 1/2 lb (.2 kg). lard, and more.

Yes, Welsh Griddle 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.

Welsh Griddle Cakes

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