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Raisin Griddle Cakes ( Welsh Cake)

Easy Raisin Griddle cakes (Welsh cakes) Pan to plate in a matter of minutes. A delicious budget friendly cake
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 225 g Self-Raising Flour
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 100 g Butter or Margarine
  • 50 g Caster Sugar
  • 50 g Currants
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 2 tbsp Milk

Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix the Flour, Salt, Sugar and Baking powder together.
  • Rub in the margarine or butter
  • Add the beaten egg and milk
  • Stir until you have a thick dough
  • Stir the raisins into the dough
  • Tip the dough onto a floured surface, roll out until around 1/4 inch thick
  • With a pastry cutter, stamp out rounds (or in my case flowers)
  • Grease a griddle pan with a little butter, place over a medium heat
  • Cook the cakes 3-4 minutes each side
  • Once cooked, leave to cool then sprinkle with sugar