Welsh Cakes from the Kitchen of Eleanor Skelton

I recently brought to life a childhood memory in the comfort of my own kitchen. Everytime I visited my grandparents' home, there were Welsh cakes at the ready. They were kept in the top drawer, to the left of the sink, inside a ziploc bag, next to the box of Chiclets. I would help myself often, to both. I don’t think I actually ever saw my grandma (Eleanor) make the Welsh cakes, they were just a staple in her kitchen. I loved them. I probably ate hundreds over the years. A significant amount of time has passed since I last tasted one, so now at the age of 48, I decided to make them myself. They did not disappoint, and took me back to that feeling of spending time with my grandma. I’m a nostalgic person so the thought of having this recipe, and making them now for my own kids, and perhaps one day, grandchildren, is such a sweet homage to my grandmother. 

I would describe them as a hybrid between a cookie, and a scone. They have a buttery, cakey consistency, however are shaped like a cookie, and they accompany a cup o’ tea perfectly. 

I don’t know why my grandmother made them so often, or where her recipe came from, but the most important thing is they remind me of her. I think if she knew I was sharing her recipe with all of you, she’d be “tickled pink”.

WELSH CAKE RECIPE

• 1 tsp. nutmeg

• 1 cup lard

• 5 tbsp. milk

• 1 cup currants

• 2 eggs

• 3 cups flour

• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

• 1/2 tsp. baking soda

• 1 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1 cup white sugar

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1. Sift dry ingredients into a bowl and cut in lard (as for pie crust). Add in currants.

2. Beat eggs and milk together.

3. Add to the flour mixture and mix well.

4. Divide into 3-4 parts. On a floured surface, roll out 1/4 inch thick.

5. Cut into rounds about 2 inches in diameter. 

6. Bake in an electric frying pan at 325°F, for 5-6 minutes per side.

7. Sprinkle with a pinch of sugar and enjoy!

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