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bakestone cakes (welsh cakes)

Recipe by
Elaine Douglas
Vancouver, BC

This recipe was given to me by my friend Lynne. It was her Welsh grandmother's recipe. Her grandmother used to cook them on a bakingstone in Wales- hence the name.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Griddle

Ingredients For bakestone cakes (welsh cakes)

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2/3 c
    shortening (not margarine)
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    raisins

How To Make bakestone cakes (welsh cakes)

  • 1
    Mix together, then roll out 1/3 inch thick and cut into round shapes. Cook on each side until done in electric frying pan (or griddle if you have one!) Enjoy!
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