tinker's cakes
(2 ratings)
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.
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(2 ratings)
yield
8 -10
prep time
20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For tinker's cakes
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1 call purpose flour
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1 1/2 tspbaking powder
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1/2 tspsalt
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5 Tbspbutter, cut into small cubes
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4 Tbspbrown sugar, light
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1 smapple, peeled, cored and grated
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2 Tbspmilk (or more, as needed)
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superfine (caster) sugar, for dusting
How To Make tinker's cakes
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1Place a heavy cast iron skillet or griddle on the burner, turned to low to medium heat.
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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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3Stir in sugar, apple and add enough milk to form a soft dough that can be formed into a ball.
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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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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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6Place on wire rack and dust with sugar. Serve warm.
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