Welsh Cakes

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July 25, 2014

Title: Welsh Cakes
Description: These are very easy to make, and delicious in their simplicity. I remember one year when we had a tent at the area Highland Games, we sold out of them in a short time, much to the chagrin of a vendor there only featuring Welsh Cakes. We noticed a lot of their packages were in the bins from dissatisfied customers, a shame, but good for us! I did feature this a few years ago, but had a request for it, hope you enjoy my version, adapted from my own original recipe and additions from former tea room customers originally from Wales.
Serves: 2-3 dozen
2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup butter 1-1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup currants 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 cup milk 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions:
Lightly grease electric griddle/frying pan and set at 350 degrees. Mix well dry ingredients. Cut in butter until resembles coarse breadcrumbs, add currants. Add eggs and milk and mix into soft dough. Turn out onto lightly floured board, (dough will be soft) and gently roll or pat to about half an inch. Cut with 2” round cutter and place onto griddle. Allow to cook until lightly browned and then flip the cake over for the other side to cook. Can add a sprinkle of sugar at this point.

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