St David’s Day is celebrated in Wales and by Welsh people throughout the world on 1st March.
Saint David (known as Dewi Sant in the Welsh language) is the patron saint of Wales. He was a Celtic monk who lived in the 6th Century and was Archbishop of Wales
Why not celebrate the day by making some Welsh Cakes!
Welsh Cakes (35mins)
Makes approx 12
Ingredients:-
- 225g/8oz Self Raising Flour
- 1 tea spoon Mixed Spice
- 100g/4oz Butter
- 50g/2oz Currants or Sultanas
- 75g/3oz Sugar
- 1 large Egg, lightly beaten
- Milk, to mix
Instructions:-
1. Sieve the flour and spices into a large mixing bowl then rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
2. Stir in the currants and sugar then add the egg and mix well until it starts to come together. If it is s not sticking together, add a little milk to get stiff dough, a little softer than pastry.
3. Turn onto a floured work surface and roll out to just under 12mm/½-inch thick, then cut into 7.55cm/3-inch rounds using a biscuit cutter.
4. Heat a griddle or large frying pan until very hot, lightly grease with oil butter, wiping the excess off, then place some cakes on the griddle, spacing quite well apart and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Serve warm or cold with or without butter.
