Welsh Cakes

 

Preparation Time: 

20 minutes 

Cooking Time: 

5-7 minutes per batch 

Difficulty: 

Easy

Ingred
ients:

• 225g plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 50g unsalted butter, softened
• 50g caster sugar
• 50g currants or raisins
• 1 large egg, beaten
• Milk, as needed

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Mixing bowls
• Rolling pin
• Cookie cutter (round or traditional Welsh cake cutter)
• Griddle or frying pan

Instructions:

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
2. Cut in Butter: Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the sugar, currants, beaten egg, and enough milk to form a soft dough.
4. Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out rounds using a cookie cutter.
5. Cook: Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Cook the Welsh cakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
6. Serve: Serve warm, dusted with caster sugar.

Macros (Approximate, per cake):

• Note: Macros can vary depending on specific ingredients and portion sizes.
• For a more accurate estimate, use a nutrition tracking app or consult a registered dietitian.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.