Welsh Cookies

Categories: Cookies | International

Prepared: 2008-12-06

ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration
  

Preparation:

• 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.