Vegan Welsh Cakes Recipe
Welsh cakes, or pice ar y maen, are traditional Welsh pastries made with flour, sugar, butter, eggs and dried fruit. They are usually served warm, sprinkled with sugar and are a delicious treat! But did you know you can make these delicious cakes vegan? That's right, you can make vegan Welsh cakes that are just as delicious as the traditional version. Here's how!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup vegan margarine
- 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup currants
- 2 tablespoons vegan milk
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in the vegan margarine with a fork until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the caster sugar, allspice, raisins and currants and mix everything together. Finally, add the vegan milk and mix until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten the balls with your hands and roll out on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out circles with a biscuit cutter and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Preheat the oven to 375 Fahrenheit. Bake the Welsh cakes for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or cold, sprinkled with a little sugar.
Nutrition:
Each vegan Welsh cake contains approximately 150 calories, 6.5 grams of fat, 21 grams of carbohydrate, 1.3 grams of fibre and 2.3 grams of protein. They also provide small amounts of iron, calcium and vitamin B12.
Tips and Variations:
If you don't have vegan margarine, you can use coconut oil as a replacement. For a different flavour, you can replace the allspice with cinnamon or nutmeg. You can also add vegan chocolate chips, dried cranberries or chopped walnuts to the mixture. For a gluten-free version, you can use gluten-free flour instead.
Vegan Welsh cakes make a delicious snack or dessert and can be enjoyed plain or with a dollop of vegan ice cream. They are also great for picnics or lunchboxes and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
So, there you have it – a delicious vegan version of the classic Welsh cakes. Give it a try and enjoy!
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