Brown Butter Welsh Cakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Warm, crumbly Welsh cakes with a rich, nutty brown butter flavor and a hint of vanilla, perfect for a cozy afternoon treat.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(null)
- 150 gbrown sugar(null)
- 100 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 200 gunsalted butter(browned)
- 2 egglarge eggs(null)
- 1 mLvanilla extract(null)
- 5 gsalt(null)
- 5 gbaking powder(null)
- 2 gall-purpose baking soda(null)
- 120 mLunsalted milk(null)
- 60 gunsalted butter, melted(null)
- 40 ggolden syrup(null)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375ºfF). Grease a non-stick baking sheet with the melted butter.
Tip: For easy removal, line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk to incorporate air and prevent clumping.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
Tip: Use a fork to break up any lumps in the egg mixture.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Tip: Stop stirring as soon as the mixture comes together in a shaggy dough.
- 5
Add the browned butter, golden syrup, and melted butter to the dough. Stir until the dough comes together in a cohesive mass.
Tip: The dough should still be slightly crumbly and not sticky.
- 6
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until the dough comes together.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid developing the gluten in the dough.
- 7
Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out the Welsh cakes. You should be able to get 8-10 cakes.
Tip: Use a light touch to avoid pressing down on the dough.
- 8
Place the Welsh cakes on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2.5 cm of space between each cake.
Tip: Do not overcrowd the baking sheet.
- 9
Bake the Welsh cakes for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cakes after 15 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- 10
Remove the Welsh cakes from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Tip: Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
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