Welsh Griddlecake (Cacen Gri) Recipe

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Welsh Griddlecake (Cacen Gri)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Put the flour into a bowl with the salt.
  2. Rub in the butter.
  3. Add the sugar and currants, and mix thoroughly.
  4. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk and pour it into the well.
  5. Then add the egg.
  6. Blend and knead the mixture to a soft dough.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a floured board, shape it into a ball, and flatten it to form a round cake about 1/2 inch thick.
  8. Bake the cake on a lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes on each side.
  9. Halve the cake horizontally while still warm and spread it with butter.
  10. Makes 8 inch cake.
  11. Welsh Fare.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 264.32 Kcal (1107 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.82g 20%
Cholesterol 52.67mg 18%
Sodium 177.96mg 7%
Potassium 118.18mg 3%
Total Carbs 32.72g 11%
Sugars 8.42g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 5%
Protein 4.68g 9%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 345.84 Kcal (1448 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.78g 20%
Cholesterol 68.92mg 18%
Sodium 232.84mg 7%
Potassium 154.63mg 3%
Total Carbs 42.81g 11%
Sugars 11.02g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 5%
Protein 6.12g 9%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 3%
Calcium 44.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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