Gluten Free Welsh Griddle Cakes Recipe

by Becky | Posted in Cakes

These gluten free Welsh griddle cakes are easy to make and they are a bit like a fruity pancake.

Welsh cakes are a traditional sweet bread in Wales. They have been popular since the late 19th century and very popular in our house when I was a child.

Serve hot pilled high with melted butter, heaven.

gluten free welsh griddle cakes

If you enjoyed my gluten free welsh cakes recipe then check out my Gluten Free Fruit Scones recipe.

Gluten Free Welsh Cakes Recipe

Are you ready to check out my gluten free Welsh cakes? Then let’s get going:

Ingredients – What do you need?

  • 225g (8oz) Gluten free self-raising flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 110g (3.5oz) Butter
  • 60g (2oz) Castor sugar
  • 60g (2oz) Currents
  • 1 Medium egg
  • 2 Tablespoons milk

Instructions – What do you do?

  1. Mix flour and salt and rub in the butter to resemble breadcrumbs.
  2. Stir in sugar and currants.
  3. Mix to a fairly soft dough with beaten egg and milk.
  4. Roll out to ¼ inch thickness and cut into rounds.
  5. Cook on a greased griddle, moderate heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  6. Serve buttered hot or cold.

Gluten Free Welsh Griddle Cake Tips

Hot Griddle

Just make sure your griddle pan is really hot so they cook all the way through.