Best Vegan Welsh Cakes Recipes

VEGAN WELSH CAKES

Steps:

• Tip the flour into a large bowl and stir through the salt and nutmeg. Add the butter and rub it in with your fingertips to make a fine, breadcrumb consistency. Add the sugar and currants and stir in 3 tbsp milk until it just comes together, add a further 1 tbsp if the dough is a little dry. Bring together into a ball, try not to overwork the dough as this will make it tough.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 5mm thickness and cut out rounds using a 6 or 7cm cutter. Re-roll any scraps and cut out more until you have used up all the dough.
• Place a cast iron pan or heavy based frying pan over a medium heat to get really hot. Cook for 3-4 mins on each side or until lightly golden, you will need to turn the heat down slightly if they begin to catch. Immediately toss in the sugar and set aside on a wire rack to cool down for 15 mins.

WELSH CAKES

Steps:

• Sift flour, baking powder and salt into bowl. Put in butter and lard and mix until resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar and currants or raisins. Beat the eggs lightly and add to flour mixture with just enough milk to make a firm dough similar to shortcrust pastry.
• Chill dough 1 to 2 hours.
• Roll the dough to 1/4 inch on floured surface and cut with 3 inch rounds. Bake the cakes on a greased griddle or frying pan (I use my electric skillet with just a little non-stick spray) over low heat until golden brown. Cool and sprinkle with sugar. These also freeze well.

GLUTEN-FREE WELSH CAKES

Steps:

• Whisk together Egg, Butter, Sugar, Vanilla extract until all mixed well.
• Sift in Flour, Baking Powder, Xanthan Gum & Mixed Spice. Add Sultanas.
• Using your hands mix all ingredients well to form a ball of dough. (if still wet add a little extra flour).
• Using your hands create small balls (approx 30-40g) , using the palm of your hand flatten to your required thickness. Cook on a medium hot griddle either side for 3 minutes or until golden. Dust with icing sugar.