tinker's cakes
A Welsh treat the is quick to make for when company calls. They used to be served to the traveling tinkers, hence the name. For a variation, add some cinnamon to the flour before mixing. These need to be eaten while fresh.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar, light
- 1 small apple, peeled, cored and grated
- 2 tablespoons milk (or more, as needed)
- - superfine (caster) sugar, for dusting
How To Make tinker's cakes
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Step 1Place a heavy cast iron skillet or griddle on the burner, turned to low to medium heat.
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Step 2Place flour, baking powder, salt and butter into bowl of food processor fitted with metal blade. Process until butter is mixed in and mixture is crumbly (may do this by hand instead). Place mixture into a medium bowl.
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Step 3Stir in sugar, apple and add enough milk to form a soft dough that can be formed into a ball.
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Step 4Place on a floured surface and roll dough out to about 1/4-inch thick. With a 3-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter, cut out rounds. Gather leftover pieces and roll out again to make more.
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Step 5Smear a little butter in pan or griddle and cook the cakes in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
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Step 6Place on wire rack and dust with sugar. Serve warm.
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Category:
Other Breads
Keyword:
#tea
Keyword:
#welsh
Culture:
UK/Ireland
Ingredient:
Flour
Method:
Stove Top
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