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Northumbrian Girdle/Griddle Cakes Aka Gosforth Gridies Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb self raising flour (450g)
1 tsp salt
8 oz butter (225g)
4 oz sugar (110g)
4 oz currants (110g)
2 eggs, beaten
5 oz milk (150 ml or 10 tbsp)

Directions:

Sift salt and flour together, rub in butter until it looks like fine breadcrumbs.
Add sugar and currants.
Make a well in the middle of this mixture and add the milk and eggs, stir gently until combined.
Knead lightly on a lightly floured surface and roll out until it is about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm)thick.
Cut into small rounds and cook on a well greased griddle for 4-5 minutes each side or until light golden brown.
Serve hot with butter.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	560.22 Kcal (2346 kJ)
Calories from fat	219.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.44g	38%
Cholesterol	101.74mg	34%
Sodium	558mg	23%
Potassium	87.72mg	2%
Total Carbs	82.48g	27%
Sugars	15.32g	61%
Dietary Fiber	1.68g	7%
Protein	3.51g	7%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	58.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	396.36 Kcal (1659 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.29g	38%
Cholesterol	71.98mg	34%
Sodium	394.78mg	23%
Potassium	62.06mg	2%
Total Carbs	58.36g	27%
Sugars	10.84g	61%
Dietary Fiber	1.19g	7%
Protein	2.48g	7%
Vitamin C	4mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	9%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	41.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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salty
savory
bitter
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