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Welsh Cakes


My word I can’t believe it is nearly the end of March and I haven’t done a blog post.  As it is March and St David’s day is Wales’ patron saint I thought I would do a little welsh blog.

This year saw me making my very first batch of Welsh cakes.  If you have never had Welsh cakes then you’re missing out as they’re little pieces of heaven.  The good thing about welsh cakes is that each family has their own recipe which is passed down through the generations, but generally they are all the same.

These are also sometimes called bakestones as they are cooked on a bakestone, which is a cast iron griddle about 1.5cm or more thick.  They are made using flour, sultanas (to preference), butter, sugar and sometimes with a little added spice or nutmeg.  These are served hot or cold with a dusting of sugar, they don’t need any other accompaniment as they are delicious on their own and perfect with a cup of tea.  

Here are my lovely welsh cakes:





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