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Welsh Cakes

Dessert Welsh cakes (Welsh: picau ar y maen) are a popular cake in Wales that are similar to scones and Cornish Heavy cakes.

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  • Read all 8 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 7 listed ingredients.
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Method

  1. 01

    In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour then rub together with the butter and salt until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

  2. 02

    Mix in sugar and dried fruit.

  3. 03

    Add eggs one at a time, beating together until mixture forms a thick dough. If dough will not form, add a small amount of milk (i.e. a tablespoon).

  4. 04

    Knead for two to three minutes until dough becomes cohesive and slightly elastic.

  5. 05

    Roll dough out on a flat surface.

  6. 06

    Cut 2–3-inch circles from the dough and fry

  7. 07

    Preheat a griddle on high than lower it to medium-low (this is important to stop burning)

  8. 08

    Griddle 2-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Vouliagmeni; view original image record .