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Welsh Cakes

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This British dessert features Flour, Sugar, Salt, Baking powder, Cold butter or marg. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 18
Calories: 812.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This British dessert features Flour, Sugar, Salt, Baking powder, Cold butter or marg. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Flour
  • 2/3 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 cup Cold butter or marg
  • 1/2 cup Currants
  • 2 Eggs Beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat griddle or electric fry pan to 325F (163&# 194;°C).
  2. 2
    Sift the first 4 ingredients into a bowl.
  3. 3
    Cut in the butter until it is like coarse meal.
  4. 4
    Stir in the currants, eggs, and vanilla.
  5. 5
    Work dough together into a ball.
  6. 6
    Roll out on a floured board to 1/4 inch thick.
  7. 7
    Cut into 2 inch circles.
  8. 8
    Place on the ungreased preheated griddle and cook 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  9. 9
    Serve warm with butter and preserves.
  10. 10
    Makes about 18-20 Can be made ahead and frozen until needed.
  11. 11
    Makes a nice change served with a veggie plate as an appetizer

Nutrition Facts

Servings 18

Amount Per Serving
Calories 812.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.5g40%
Saturated Fat 15.5g78%
Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
Sodium 3158.3mg132%
Total Carbohydrate 133.0g45%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugars 40.5g
Protein 12.4g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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