Cookbook:Welsh Cakes

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Welsh cakes (Welsh: picau ar y maen) are a popular cake in Wales that are similar to scones and Cornish Heavy cakes.

Ingredients

 * 450 g (2 cups or 1 lb) plain flour
 * 225 g (1 cup or 8 oz) butter
 * 170 g (¾ cup or 6 oz) castor sugar
 * 4 eggs
 * 85 g (3 oz) currants, sultanas, raisins or other dried fruit
 * dash of milk
 * pinch of salt

Equipment

 * Sieve
 * Mixing bowl
 * Wooden spoon
 * Rolling pin
 * Scone cutter or cookie cutter
 * Griddle

Procedure

 * 1) In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour then rub together with the butter and salt until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
 * 2) Mix in sugar and dried fruit.
 * 3) Add eggs one at a time, beating together until mixture forms a thick dough. If dough will not form, add a small amount of milk (i.e. a tablespoon).
 * 4) Knead for two to three minutes until dough becomes cohesive and slightly elastic.
 * 5) Roll dough out on a flat surface.
 * 6) Cut 2–3-inch circles from the dough and fry on a griddle until golden brown.