Northumbrian girdle cakes recipe

Northumbrian Girdle Cakes recipe

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The Northumbrian girdle cakes recipe is a traditional dish hailing from the Northumberland region of England. These delicious griddle cakes are made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, and milk, resulting in a hearty and satisfying treat. The recipe has been passed down through generations, and it offers a taste of the rich culinary heritage of the area. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these cakes are best enjoyed warm, straight off the griddle.

Keywords: Northumbrian, girdle cakes, traditional, griddle, and heritage.

Northumbrian girdle cakes recipe details

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Ingredients

450 g	self rising flour
1 tsp	salt
230 g	butter
115 g	sugar
115 g	currants
2	eggs, beaten
150 ml	milk

Instructions

Sift the flour with a pinch of salt into a bowl. Rub in the butter until the dough resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and currants. Make a well in the centre then add the beaten eggs and the milk. Stir the mixture with a finger until well-combined.

On a lightly floured surface slightly knead the dough. Roll out approximately 1.5cm thick.

Cut out small rounds and bake the rounds on a well greased frying pan or griddle until golden brown on both sides.

Serve hot with butter.

Preparation time:
ca. 10 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 10 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a