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Welsh cakes

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  • I have always had good results using a frying pan. The mixed spice is a very important ingredient to get an authentic flavour. All this talk is making me want to bake! They are easy to make and I make them with children aged 6 in school so don't be afraid to give them ago.
  • we use a griddle
  • lovely recipe:

    1lb plain flour
    4oz marg
    4oz lard (vegetable lard works fine)
    4oz currants
    6oz sugar
    1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1 egg
    pinch salt
    2 tablespoons milk

    Sift flour,baking powder,salt together. Rub in the fat and add other dry ingredients. Beat egg and add with enough milk to make a firm paste. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into rounds. Cook on a greased bakestone until golden-brown on each side. Remove and sprinkle with sugar.

    This is a gorgeous recipe but taken from an old book so it has enough fat in it to keep a miner going for a month!! Be warned, the shop bought/lower fat ones taste like nothing proper once you've had these.

    I use my nan's stone and I've found it best to heat it right up then turn off the heat. Let it cool a bit then put the smallest heat under it. It's best to play about until you know what works for you. Don't worry-your experiments won't go to waste!
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