WELSH CAKES (CURRANT ROUND GRIDDLE BUTTER SCONES)
In Welsh, the word for griddle in planc. In Welsh houses, food was traditionally cooked over an open fire, either in a large pot or on iron planc set over the coals. A cast iron or other heavy skillet on your stove top is a successful substitute for cooking these scone like griddle cakes. The heat must be moderate so the cakes have time to cook through before the outside gets too crisp. They're also easy to make over a campfire, as long as you place the skillet over coals or at a distance from the flame so it doesn't get too hot.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Scones
Time 25m
Yield 12 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- BY HAND: Cut the butter into small pieces. Place 1 1/2 cups of the flour in a bowl. Add the butter and cut with a knife or a pastry cutter to blend together into the texture of coarse meal.
- USING A FOOD PROCESSOR: Cut the butter into several chunks, place in a processor bowl with 1 1/2 cups flour, and process to the texture of coarse meal; turn out into a bowl.
- Add the sugar, salt, spices, and currants to the flour mixture and stir to mix. Break the eggs into a bowl and beat briefly with a fork to blend, then add to the mixture. Turn and stir to moisten so it comes together as a firm, moist dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and flatten under you palms, or use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a round 3-inch cookie cutter to cut out cakes. You should be able to get 12 or 13 from the dough.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. When it is hot, rub the cooking surface with a lightly buttered paper towel, then lower the heat to medium low. Wait several minutes, then place 3 or 4 rounds top side down in the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes. Flip them over and cook on the other side for 3 minutes. Both sides will be touched with brown and a little black; the cakes will have risen a little, and their sides will still be moist looking.
- Turn back over and cook on the first side for another minute or so. Lift out and onto a rack to cool and set for 10 minutes or more before eating. Cook the remaining cakes the same way. (If you have two skillets, once you're comfortable with the timing, you can work with both.) Makes about 12 currant dotted, round butter rich scones. 3 to 3 1/2 inches across.
- Home Baking.
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Jaggi Shergill
[email protected]These cakes are a bit too sweet for my taste.
Kavishka Oshadith
[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new Welsh cake recipes to try.
Patryk aumiller
[email protected]These cakes look delicious! I can't wait to try them.
Allison McCutcheon
[email protected]Can I make these cakes ahead of time?
ahmad hazem
[email protected]I'm allergic to currants. What can I substitute instead?
Curtis Callaway
[email protected]These cakes are perfect for a special occasion breakfast.
Sk Romijul Boss
[email protected]These cakes are a great way to use up leftover fruit.
Boss Oluwaseun
[email protected]These cakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Robin Stanhope
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!
Elias Playz
[email protected]These cakes are a delicious and authentic taste of Wales.
KIDIST KASSA
[email protected]I've made these cakes several times now, and they always turn out perfectly.
Stuart Dixon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of currants, so I substituted raisins instead. They turned out great!
Abdulazeez Damilola
[email protected]These cakes are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
Sudarshna dhungana
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.
shavidu Ashen
[email protected]The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a bit more sugar. I found the cakes to be a bit tart for my taste.
Wanita Whittle
[email protected]I've never had Welsh cakes before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing!
Mubashar Abbas
[email protected]These cakes were a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved them.
Shah Zaman Shah Zaman
[email protected]I've tried many Welsh cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cakes are light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior.
fjkofio iicho Muni
[email protected]These Welsh cakes are a delight! The combination of currants, butter, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying treat.