WELSH COOKIES

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Just plain delicious, not overly sweet.

Provided by P. Davies

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Welsh

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ cup shortening
½ cup dried currants
1 egg
¼ cup milk
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking powder, salt and the 1/2 cup sugar in medium bowl until well blended Cut in butter or margarine and shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Toss in currants.
  • Beat egg and milk with a fork in a 1-cup measure; add to flour mixture; mix gently with fork, just until blended. Dough should be consistency of pastry dough.
  • Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness with floured rolling pin on lightly floured pastry cloth or board. Cut with 3 inch floured cookie cutter
  • Heat greased griddle or large heavy skillet over moderate heat until few drops of water jump when dropped on surface. Cook cakes, a few at a time, 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn with pancake turner and cook another 3 minutes, or until golden brown on second side. Remove to wire rack. Sprinkle with sugar. Let cool completely, then wrap in plastic bags to store. Can also be frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 39.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 195.4 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

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