Welsh Cakes
Beloved traditional Welsh Cakes also known as Picau ar y maen are made with simple ingredients for sweet buttery cakes that are an ideal mid morning or afternoon snack, particularly with how quickly they can be made at home.
Servings 16 cakes
Calories 131kcal
Ingredients
- 214 grams / 1 ⅓ cups plain flour
- 5 grams / 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- 110 grams / 4 ounces butter cubed
- 50 grams / ¼ cup superfine/caster sugar
- 40 grams / ¼ cup raisins or sultanas
- 55 grams / 1 large egg room temperature
Instructions
- Sift flour and baking powder into a medium bowl.
- Toss in butter and rub into the mixture until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add the sugar and sultanas and stir until combined.
- Add the egg and stir until a dough has formed.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface until ¼ inch thick.
- Using a 5 centimeter / 2 inch round cookie cutter or small cup, cut out even rounds.
- Heat a griddle or frying pan on low-medium and lightly grease with butter.
- Place a cake onto the pan and cook until golden before flipping and cooking the remaining side after approximately 2 minutes.
- They're cooked when springy to the touch, but not wet, approximately 4 minutes for both sides.
- Serve up with a sprinkle of superfine/caster sugar.
- Dig in!
Notes
- Sultanas or raisins: These help add a traditional element to this dish with either sultanas or raisins working here. Though if you hate them, you could replace with roughly chopped dried dates for a similar flavor.
- Can be frozen: Simply allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag. When ready to eat, thaw at room temperature or gently reheat in a pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal