British & Irish

Welsh Cakes

Name: Welsh Cakes
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British & Irish
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for dusting; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; 1/2 cup currants; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tbsp milk

Small, lightly spiced griddle cakes studded with currants and dusted in sugar, a traditional Welsh teatime treat.

30 minutes

Serves 4

Snack

Contains common allergens

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Instructions

6 steps

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and nutmeg until evenly combined.

2
Rub the cold cubed butter into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, then stir in the currants.
3
Add the beaten egg and milk and mix until a firm dough forms, adding a splash more milk only if it feels too dry to come together.
4
Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into rounds with a 2 1/2-inch cutter, rerolling the scraps.
5
Heat a greased griddle or heavy skillet over medium-low heat and cook the cakes for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to the center.
6
Transfer the warm cakes to a plate, dust generously with granulated sugar, and serve warm or at room temperature with butter or jam.

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