Welsh Cakes

Name: Welsh Cakes
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 6 tablespoons lard; 1.5 cups white sugar; 2 cups raisins; 4 eggs; 8 tablespoons milk

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We attended a county fair in Wales and the ladies of the local church were baking and selling these. We asked for the recipe and they graciously shared it with us. This has been converted to US standard. They are delicious and not as sweet as some of our style cookies. Dried currants can be used in place of the raisins.

Recipe by Flo Buehler

Updated on July 14, 2022

10

Servings:

24

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
6 tablespoons lard
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 cups raisins
4 eggs
8 tablespoons milk

Directions

Sift flour, baking powder and salt into bowl. Put in butter and lard and mix until resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar and currants or raisins. Beat the eggs lightly and add to flour mixture with just enough milk to make a firm dough similar to shortcrust pastry.
Chill dough 1 to 2 hours.
Roll the dough to 1/4 inch on floured surface and cut with 3 inch rounds. Bake the cakes on a greased griddle or frying pan (I use my electric skillet with just a little non-stick spray) over low heat until golden brown. Cool and sprinkle with sugar. These also freeze well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

235	Calories
7g	Fat
40g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 235
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 42mg	14%
Sodium 166mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	14%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 66mg	5%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 145mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.