I am welsh, living in Canada. I have always made welsh cakes and my husband said that they were never as good as his mothers! I tried this recipe and now these are BETTER THAN HIS MOTHERS.Thanks
This recipe is similar to one my Dutch gramma has made before. I use all butter instead of the lard. I've also added a tsp. of nutmeg and added white chocolate chips and craisins, and served them at a Christmas brunch. Everybody loved them! Thanks!
I've had welsh cakes in Wales also. This is a very good basic recipe using american measurements. I also used all butter and added a bit of nutmeg. And a light sugar dusting when they come out of the pan.
Nice standard Welsh cakes recipe. The recipe doesn't clearly state this, but when baked on a griddle, these scones have to be flipped so as to end up with two bottoms. Another reader suggested adding Nutmeg. In the suggested quantity I think that is overpowering. Traditionally, the spice used was Mace, which is a related milder spice, but it's more expensive than nutmeg. It will give the pastry a golden color and that mysterious "what's that spice?" quality. For this recipe use about 2 tsp of Mace.
just a Sugestion From A welshman:Why not use desicated coconut in the mix Strawberry Jam (US Jelly)sandwiched.Also A teaspoon of Nutmeg also can be used
I am a fan of the welsh cakes -- Liked the ball/pat method rather than the rolling/cutting.
great recipe! my raisin loving family enjoyed them. I also used all butter instead of lard and it turned out just fine. I hate rolling and cutting dough so I just rolled little balls and flattened with well-floured hands before placing on the griddle. I also completely dusted the cookie with powdered sugar which gave it a "snowball" look. Looks great on holiday cookie trays!
my recipe uses all butter no lard and a couple tablespoons of nutmeg
Delicious just like our church makes. Definatley add a touch of nutmeg it makes a big difference in taste. This was my first attempt at making these cookies and i have to say it was very easy. I wanted to dust mine with sugar but forgot oh well they are still very good. Will dust with sugar next time.
