PREP TIME 15 mins
COOK TIME 10 mins
TOTAL TIME 25 mins
COURSE Dessert, Tea
CUISINE British, Welsh
SERVINGS 15 Welsh cakes
CALORIES 125 kcal

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup caster sugar (do not substitute) (to make your own, pulse granulated sugar in a blender until ultra fine. Do NOT use powdered sugar)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mace ,(a highly fragrant, flavorful spice used in a lot of traditional baking. STRONGLY recommended but can substitute nutmeg if necessary)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ounces lard , chilled (about 4 tablespoons) NOTE: Lard is critical for the wonderful texture of Welsh Cakes How To Render Your Own Lard! (it's WAY cheaper and better)
2 ounces butter , chilled and cubed
1 large egg , lightly beaten
1/2 cup dried currants
2-3 tablespoons milk