Jam Splits Welsh Cakes
Jam splits are the perfect modern twist on traditional Welsh Cakes. Filled with a good dollop of homemade strawberry jam, they are perfect for St David's Day or any time of year.
Equipment
- Scalloped Circle Cutter 2.5 inches
- Bowl For sugar dusting
Angela's Top Tip
Weigh your dry ingredients in grams with a scale for best results!
Ingredients
- 225 grams Self Raising Flour (2 US Cups)
- 100 grams Plant Based Butter (unsalted) (7 tbsp - at room temperature)
- 50 grams White Sugar (1/4 US Cup)
- 2 tbsp Plant Based Milk (30 ml)
- 1 Egg (large - see note)
- pinch Salt
- Strawberry Jam
- Extra flour for dusting your surface
- Extra sugar for dusting the welsh cakes
Instructions
- To your mixing bowl, add salt, self raising flour, sugar and butter.225 grams Self Raising Flour, 100 grams Plant Based Butter (unsalted), 50 grams White Sugar, pinch Salt
- Stir with a spatula then mix with your hands until it resembles breadcrumbs. There should be no lumps of butter remaining.
- Make a well in the centre and add in the milk and egg. Stir with a spatula until combined. Continue to mix with your hands until a dough forms. The dough is ready when it stops sticking to the bowl.2 tbsp Plant Based Milk, 1 Egg
- Flour your work surface and knead your dough on it to ensure everything is incorporated.Extra flour for dusting your surface
- Using a rolling pin and guide sticks, roll out your dough. Add flour if it becomes too sticky.
- Cut out the Welsh cakes and set aside on parchment paper. Continue rolling and cutting until all of the dough has been used.
- Bake on a griddle for 3-4 minutes per side. The sides of the Welsh cakes will firm up as they bake and become less translucent.
- Immediately toss in sugar then set aside to cool for a few minutes.Extra sugar for dusting the welsh cakes
- Slice in half and spread on a good dollop of strawberry jam to one half.Strawberry Jam
- Place the other half on top and enjoy!
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Notes
- This recipe makes roughly 12 2.5 inch jam split Welsh cakes.
- I usually use large eggs in my baking, which are equivalent to approximately 50g once removed from their shell. You can also use a medium egg in this recipe. Sub with 50 g apple sauce for an egg free option.
- Each Welsh cake takes roughly 3 minutes per side to bake. The overall baking time for this batch will be dependent on the size of your griddle (or pan). The larger the cooking area, the quicker the batch will take to bake. I set my griddle to 325°F. If you are using a pan, keep an eye on them after a few minutes to avoid burning.
- Best enjoyed as soon as they are filled. See the full recipe post for other flavour ideas.
- Store in an airtight container for 3 days at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Jam SplitCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 18.2gProtein: 2.2gFat: 6.1gSaturated Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7.7gCalcium: 3mg
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