My Christmas Welsh Cakes

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12
My Christmas Welsh Cakes – a must-have dish for your festive dreamy breakfast spread
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter , chilled
1/3 cup mixed dried fruit
1 egg , beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
160
Sugar
6g
Fat
5.3g
My Christmas Welsh Cakes is a traditional Welsh recipe, a staple during Christmas and other festivities that would make your festive breakfast spread a delight. These pancakes are filled with mouth-watering dried fruit – raisins, sultanas, candied peel and cherries that add a sweet, colorful, and juicy touch. The unique texture of these cakes is perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. The cakes are cooked on a griddle or a pan, making them crisp on the outside, light, and fluffy on the inside; perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, combine sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and granulated sugar.
2.Using a pastry cutter, cut in chilled butter into the flour mixture until your mix becomes coarse crumbs.
3.Add mixed dried fruit and make a well in the center. Add egg and vanilla extract mixture to it, beat the mixture until well-combined.
4.Knead the dough for 1-2 minutes until smooth and supple consistency.
5.On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into about 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter or any round cutter of your choice to shape your Welsh cakes.
6.Place them on a heated greased pan and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
7.Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

PROS

My Christmas Welsh Cakes’ moderate sweetness and fruity burst of flavor make them an irresistible-yummy treat for your morning routine.

This classic festive recipe is quick and simple to make, so perfect for a lazy morning breakfast or any tea-time snack with your favorite hot beverage.

CONS

Due to the high carb and sugar count in this recipe, it must be had in moderation.

As far as it is concerned, it is not a vegan or gluten-free dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe is moderately high in carbohydrates, its high-quality whole wheat flour serves as an excellent source of fiber that keeps your gut health on track.
The mixed dried fruit contains vitamins and minerals that benefit your body in numerous ways.

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