Welsh cakes

1ubthrifty

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.

clairec79

we use a griddle

Penny_Farthing_2

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!