Grannys Welsh Cakes Recipes

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WELSH CAKES

A cross between a cookie, scone, and pancake, these intriguing treats are cooked on a griddle, not baked (despite its other name, Welsh bakestones). Martha's version is spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and studded with dried currants and candied lemon peel.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13



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Steps:

  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut in butter until mixture is a sandy consistency. Stir in currants, candied citrus peel, egg, and milk until a soft dough forms. Gently knead to combine.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Using a 2-inch fluted square cutter, cut out squares; transfer to prepared sheets. Reroll scraps once and cut out more squares.
  • Preheat a cast-iron griddle over medium. Lightly brush with butter. Working in batches, transfer dough squares to griddle and cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Adjust heat as necessary. Transfer to a serving plate; sprinkle with superfine sugar, as desired. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature 3 to 5 days.

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for griddle
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup finely chopped candied citrus peel, such as lemon or citron
1 large egg
2 tablespoons whole milk
Superfine or confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

WELSH CAKES

We attended a county fair in Wales and the ladies of the local church were baking and selling these. We asked for the recipe and they graciously shared it with us. This has been converted to US standard. They are delicious and not as sweet as some of our style cookies. Dried currants can be used in place of the raisins.

Provided by Flo Buehler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Welsh

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9



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Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt into bowl. Put in butter and lard and mix until resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar and currants or raisins. Beat the eggs lightly and add to flour mixture with just enough milk to make a firm dough similar to shortcrust pastry.
  • Chill dough 1 to 2 hours.
  • Roll the dough to 1/4 inch on floured surface and cut with 3 inch rounds. Bake the cakes on a greased griddle or frying pan (I use my electric skillet with just a little non-stick spray) over low heat until golden brown. Cool and sprinkle with sugar. These also freeze well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 42.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 165.8 mg, Sugar 21 g

4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
6 tablespoons lard
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 cups raisins
4 eggs
8 tablespoons milk

WELSH CAKES

My grandfather was Welsh and liked to make Welsh cakes on the griddle. Our whole family loves them. Sometimes he would make them for Christmas and wrap them in little bundles for each family. It's a very special memory for us. -Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9



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Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and egg; stir just until moistened. Fold in currants., Pat or roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. Preheat griddle over medium heat. In batches, place cakes onto griddle; cook until tops puff and bottoms are golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, beaten
1-1/4 cups dried currants or raisins

GRANNY'S WELSH CAKES

This recipe was given to my grandmother many, many years ago by an old Welsh lady. They are a family favorite in all generations. They are different from the other recipes listed here as they do NOT have milk--eggs are the only liquid.

Provided by KristinB

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 36-48 cookies, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • Beat margarine & sugar together.
  • Add eggs & beat till smooth.
  • Add dry ingredients & stir till just nicely mixed.
  • Roll out on floured surface to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick.
  • Cut into rounds using a small glass or round cookie cutter (we've always used a small glass).
  • Cook in frying pan till nicely browned on one side; flip & brown the other side. (approx. 3-4 minute per side).
  • Remove to baking rack to cool.
  • Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827.5, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 141, Sodium 1035.2, Carbohydrate 117.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 48.2, Protein 13.9

4 cups flour
1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 cup raisins or 1 cup currants
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

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