Welsh Cakes (Griddle Cookies)

by Nancy and Jana

3 1/2 c. flour

1 1/2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. baking soda

1 c. sugar

1 t. salt

1 t. nutmeg

1 c. shortening

1 egg

1/2 c. milk

raisins or currants to taste

Cut shortening into dry ingredients.  Add egg and milk.  Mix and then roll about 1/4 inch thick.  Cut into squares with a knife (or use a round cookie cutter to make circles).  Cook on hot, dry griddle until brown and then flip over and cook other side.

~This recipe was brought with some of Cache Valley's Welsh pioneer emigrants when they came to this country.  It remains a favorite of staff and visitors at the American West Heritage Center where the cookies are cooked on a griddle over an open fire.