Ingredients
225g plain flour
1tsp. mixed spice
85g caster sugar
110g butter
50g mixed fruit
1 egg beaten
A little milk (if required)
Method
Sift the flour, sugar and mixed spice into a bowl and rub in the butter until mixed and crumbly
Add the dried fruit and the egg and combine with the mixture until you have a soft dough (add milk if too dry)
Flour your work surface and roll out the dough about 1cm thickness. Cut out using a round cookie cutter
Grease a griddle pan and place over a medium heat
Cook welsh cakes for about 3 minutes each side, until brown and crisp
Serve with a dusting of icing sugar and enjoy with a glass of cold milk