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
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.
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
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.
WELSH CAKES
Make and share this Welsh Cakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Breads
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together dry ingredients.
- Cut in cold butter.
- Mix egg and milk together and slowly add to dry ingredients.
- Turn onto a floured board and roll 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut into rounds and fry on an electric skillet at 300* for about 5 minutes on each side.
WELSH CAKES
This recipe is from Chatelaine's Heritage Collection of Recipes, published in 1968. I didn't have any mixed peel but they are really good with just currants. Fried them on an electric griddle. Had to increase the temperature to 300F as the heat varies considerably across the griddle top. They are seriously addictive!!!!
Provided by Myrna B.
Categories Quick Breads
Time 55m
Yield 27 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl and cut in shortening finely. Add fruit, then eggs mixed with milk to make a stiff dough. (I ended up using my hands to get it to combine.)
- Roll to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. (It is more convenient to roll out half the dough at a time.) Cut out rounds with a sharp two-inch cookie cutter.
- Bake on a heated griddle on low heat, or an electric fry pan set at 250F for 8 to 10 minutes. When golden brown on one side, turn and bake second side until golden.
- Serve hot with butter as a tea cake or serve cold. Store in a covered container.
- NOTE: Shortening is satisfactory in this recipe but butter or hard margarine gives a richer flavour and colour. (I used hard margarine.) I estimated two as a serving. (Don't think you'll stop with two!).
- Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 16.1, Sodium 137.5, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 10.2, Protein 2.4
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
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
WELSH CAKES
From Celtic Cookery, by Iris Price Jones. "The Welsh name for these is Pice ar y Maen. I'm not sure what the derivation of Pice is, but Maen means stone - the bakestone or griddle that the cakes are cooked on. This method of baking, with the closer contact with heat than when baking in the oven seems to accentuate the flavour and to give the cakes a lovely brown crust". A large heavy frying pan is a good substitute for a griddle.
Provided by Mme M
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rub the butter and lard into the flour, and add sugar, fruit, lemon rind and spices. Mix with beaten egg and a little milk to a stiff, pastry-like dough.
- Roll out 1/4" thick, and cut into 2" rounds. Grease the griddle or pan with a little fat and put it on a moderate heat. Cook the cakes about 3 minutes on each side, turning over as they become golden brown and risen. If they brown too quickly, turn the heat down.
- Sprinkle with a little sugar while still warm. Eat hot or cold. They keep fresh for several days if stored in an air-tight tin.
MY CHRISTMAS WELSH CAKES
I grew up with these as a special treat. Best when warm and lots of butter. Not meant to be healthy just yummie.
Provided by Shahana
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 cakes, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift together - flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
- Work in the butter until mixture is like coarse meal.
- Mix in the dried fruit.
- Stir in beaten egg and vanilla.
- Gather dough into a ball (add a small amount of milk just to make dough workable, if necessary).
- Knead approximately 15 times until smooth.
- Chill in fridge for 30 - 60 minutes.
- Preheat electric frypan without oil or grease to 300 degrees F.
- On well floured board goll or pat dough to 1/3 - 1/2 inch thickness.
- Cut in 2 inch circles.
- "Bake" in frypan on first side 4 - 5 minutes.
- Turn and brown on second side approximately 4 minute.
- Place on paper towel to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 254.7, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 2.3
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