Welsh Pancakes

ingredients

• 300g (10 oz) plain flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 120g (4 oz) sugar
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg (or allspice)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 170g (6 oz) butter
• 100g sultanas
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 60ml milk

method

1.

In large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, sugar, nutmeg & salt. Mix well.

2.

Cut in butter & blend into dry ingredients until the mixture appears like coarse breadcrumbs. Add sultanas, beaten eggs & milk; mix into soft dough.

3.

Turn out onto lightly floured surface, roll out gently (will be a soft dough) to about 1/2cm thick. Cut out pancakes using a 6cm cutter.

4.

Preheat electric griddle pan to 180 degrees C or heat a heavy non-stick frying pan to medium heat.

5.

Lightly grease griddle or pan with a knob of butter.

6.

Place cakes on griddle and allow to cook for 2 -3 minutes or until golden. Flip over to cook the other side.

7.

You can add a sprinkle of sugar at this point, if desired. Place on plate to cool and serve warm.