Northumbrian Girdle/Griddle Cakes Aka Gosforth Gridies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These are a type of current cake/scone. Recipe is adapted from Favourite English recipes- Traditional fare from around the Counties'. If you make it before I do, I would very much appreciate your feedback. Serving size and time is are complete guess-timates since I haven't made these myself yet. Northumbria is in the most north eastern corner of England. Ingredients:
1 lb self raising flour (450g) |
1 teaspoon salt |
8 ounces butter (225g) |
4 ounces sugar (110g) |
4 ounces currants (110g) |
2 eggs, beaten |
5 ounces milk (150 ml or 10 tablespoons) |
Directions:
1. Sift salt and flour together, rub in butter until it looks like fine breadcrumbs.
2. Add sugar and currants.
3. Make a well in the middle of this mixture and add the milk and eggs, stir gently until combined.
4. Knead lightly on a lightly floured surface and roll out until it is about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm)thick.
5. Cut into small rounds and cook on a well greased griddle for 4-5 minutes each side or until light golden brown.
6. Serve hot with butter.
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