Welsh Cakes (Pice Ar Y Maen)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 8
Welsh Cakes (Pice Ar Y Maen) recipe for your morning or afternoon tea
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

16 ounces flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch allspice
1 pinch salt
4 ounces butter
4 ounces lard
7 ounces sugar
4 ounces seedless raisins
2 eggs , beaten
milk , to mix
caster sugar to sprinkle on the warm cake

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
296
Sugar
21g
Fat
16g
Welsh Cakes are a traditional Welsh snack. They are flat, circular cakes made from butter, sugar, flour, raisins, and baking powder. These cakes are crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. Welsh Cakes are commonly eaten for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack with coffee or tea. They are versatile and can be eaten with butter, jam, honey, or even cheese. Welsh cakes are an easy and delicious treat that anyone can make at home.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder and mix with salt and allspice.
2.Rub in the butter and lard into the flour mixture until it looks like breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and raisins.
3.Add the beaten eggs and mix to a firm dough, adding a little milk if needed.
4.On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1 cm thickness and cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter.
5.Cook the cakes in a heavy skillet, or on a griddle until lightly browned on each side. Sprinkle with caster sugar and serve warm.

PROS

Welsh cakes are sweet, buttery, and delicious.

They have a crisp exterior and a soft, tender interior.

They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.

CONS

Due to the use of butter and lard they are high in calories and fat.

The sugar content is also relatively high.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Welsh cakes contain essential nutrients such as calcium, iron, and vitamin B12 from flour.
Raisins are high in antioxidants, fiber, and potassium that can improve digestion and heart health.
However, these benefits are outweighed by the high sugar and fat content in the Welsh Cakes.

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