While in Wales over the weekend I had my first Welshcake at a little shop in Cardiff Bay called "Fabulous Welshcakes." The cake may appear to be a docile little ditty but don't be fooled- these little buggers are like a cross between a sugar cookie and mini doughnut, warmly melting in your mouth. YUM! If I were you I would make some as soon as possible!
1 lb. all purpose flour
1 pinch allspice
1 pinch salt
4 oz. butter
4 oz. lard
7 oz. sugar
4 oz. raisins
2 eggs, beaten
milk to mix
finely granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions:
Stir together flour, baking powder, allspice and salt in a large bowl. Rub in the butter and lard. Add the sugar and raisins. Beat the eggs and add to the mixture, with a little milk, to make a fairly stiff dough. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cut into 2 inch rounds. Cook on a greased griddle or heavy based frying pan for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Sprinkle with sugar and serve warm.
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