Welsh Cakes

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 8 oz self-rising flour
• pinch of salt
• 4 oz mixed butter and lard
• 3 oz caster sugar
• 3 oz currants
• 1/2 t mixed spice
• 1 t honey
• 1 med egg, beaten

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl rub the lard into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Stir in sugar, currants, mixed spice and honey. Add the beaten egg and mix to form a firm dough.

On a floured board, roll or pat out the mixture until about 1/2 in thick.

Cut into 2 1/2 in discs and griddle over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. A heavy frying pan works well but take care not to let the sugar burn.

Dust the Welsh cakes with caster sugar and eat immediately or store in an airtight bin.