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    9/14/2025 8:59 am  #1

    needabreak
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    Welsh Cake Recipe

    Ingredients 


    • 225g (8 oz) all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 110g (4 oz) cold butter or margarine, cubed
    • 55g (2 oz) superfine sugar (or regular granulated sugar)
    • 55g (2 oz) currants or sultanas
    • 1 large egg, beaten
    • A pinch of salt
    • A pinch of mixed spice (or a little nutmeg and cinnamon)
    • A splash of milk (if needed)

     Instructions 
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  • Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add the cold, cubed butter and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the superfine sugar, currants, and mixed spice.
  • Form the Dough: Pour in the beaten egg and mix with a spoon or your hands until a stiff dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add a small amount of milk, a teaspoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
  • Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for about 15-20 minutes. This will make it easier to roll out.
  • Roll and Cut: Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (about 5mm). Use a 2-3 inch round cookie cutter to cut out the cakes. Gently re-knead any leftover dough and roll it out again to cut more cakes until all the dough is used.
  • Cook the Welsh Cakes: Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan or cast-iron skillet over a low to medium heat. You can lightly grease the pan with a small amount of butter or margarine.
  • Cook in Batches: Place the Welsh cakes on the hot pan, making sure not to overcrowd it. Cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The key is to keep the heat low enough so they cook in the middle without burning on the outside.
  • Finish and Serve: As soon as the Welsh cakes are cooked, remove them from the pan and place them on a wire rack. While still warm, sprinkle them generously with superfine sugar (or regular granulated sugar).

    • Enjoy your delicious Welsh cakes!

     

    9/14/2025 8:28 pm  #2

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    Re: Welsh Cake Recipe

    Thanks for sharing, needabreak. It sounds delicious! 👩🏼‍🍳

     

    10/13/2025 9:46 am  #3

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    Re: Welsh Cake Recipe

    Just got back from a trip through the UK.  DH says my vacations are “bakery tourism.”  He’s not wrong.

    The Welsh cakes were my favorite. I think. And I’m collecting recipes to try, so thank you for this!

     

    10/14/2025 8:41 am  #4

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    Re: Welsh Cake Recipe

    That sounds amazing! I grew up in a blue collar, working class neighborhood where food was love, but also not much variety. The day my mother clipped a newspaper recipe that included canned water chestnuts was a big day. But my mom was a great baker—not fancy, but her pies omg.

    My food world opened some in college, and in my profession i worked with a very international bunch. The exploration is fun. DH is not as adventurous but he’s good about trying new things, to a point. It works. .

     

    11/10/2025 5:15 am  #5

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    Re: Welsh Cake Recipe

    I love welsh cakes, but I have to have mine without the currents! Lovely with a nice brew. ❤️

    Let them.
     

     

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