Welsh cakes

Welsh Cakes ~ somewhere between a scone, a pancake, and an English muffin, these sweet treats are easy and fun to make!

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Welsh Cakes are a smaller, but similar version of Scottish Girdle Scones. Made on a griddle, it's easy whip up a batch for St. David's Day!

Welsh cakes are a traditional treat hailing from Wales. These delightful round cakes are often described as a cross between a scone and a pancake typically cooked on a griddle or skillet. Made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and currants, these Welsh cakes by Mary Berry have a warm and buttery texture with a hint of sweetness. These timeless treats are perfect for any occasion and offer a glimpse into the rich culinary heritage of Wales.

It's no secret that here at Baking with Granny, we are a very Scottish family - in fact we have a large selection of Scottish recipes. With that in mind, Welsh Cakes may come as

Wales has a tradition of living off the land and these traditional Welsh recipes reflect that. It’s hardy, stick-to-your-ribs food that is also delicious.

Everyone loves a Welsh cake

This traditional and authentic Welsh cakes recipe is one of the best cakes to come out of Wales. Unforgettably flaky, tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture with sweet currants and spices - a cross between pancakes or a flat disc of fruited scone.

Welsh Cakes, an old family recipe, traditionally served warm, simply with a little butter on the tops!

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. Take Welsh Cakes, for example. It just doesn't get much more basic and simple than Welsh Cakes, yet they are pretty much one of the tastiest things on the planet. I remember taking a cooking course when I was in elementary school (way WAY back when) and the lady teaching it made these. I was instantly hooked. I recently saw some pins on Pinterest and was reminded of these fabulous little morsels. The recipes I could find online were all in…