Alright, let’s talk about these Welsh cookies, or whatever they call ’em. You know, those little flat cake things. I ain’t no fancy baker, but I know what tastes good, and these things? They’re mighty tasty.
What are Welsh Cookies Anyway?
Well, from what I hear, they’ve been around for ages, like, hundreds of years! Some folks say they made ’em for the coal miners, way back when. Kept ’em goin’, I guess. They ain’t nothin’ fancy, just flour, butter, sugar, and some dried-up little berries they call currants. Oh, and a bit of that spice, mace, they call it. Gives it a little zing.
They cook ’em on a flat pan, not in the oven like a regular cake. That’s why they get all nice and crispy on the outside, but still soft on the inside. Perfect with a cup of tea, if you ask me. Or coffee, if you’re like my grandson, always gotta have that strong coffee.
- They use real butter, the good stuff.
- They got these little dried berries, currants, makes ’em sweet.
- They cook ’em on a flat pan, gets ’em crispy.
Why They Call ‘Em Welsh Cookies?
Well, I reckon it’s ’cause they come from Wales, that place over the water. Heard it’s a pretty place, all green and hilly. They used to cook these things on a special stone over a fire, that’s what I heard. So, I guess the name stuck. Welsh cookies, Welsh cakes, whatever you call ’em, they’re still good eatin’.
Making Welsh Cookies – Simple as Pie (Almost)
Now, I ain’t gonna give you no fancy recipe, ’cause I don’t have one. But it’s somethin’ like this: you mix up the flour, butter, sugar, and those berries. Add a little bit of that mace spice, and a pinch of salt, like my grandma used to say, “a pinch for the devil”. Then you roll it out flat, not too thin, not too thick, you know? And you cut ’em out with a little round thing, or whatever you got. A cup works just fine, I tell ya.
Then you cook ’em on that flat pan, medium heat, not too hot, not too cold. A few minutes on each side, till they’re golden brown. That’s it! You let ’em cool a bit, and then you eat ’em. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!
Where to Find ‘Em, If You Ain’t Makin’ ‘Em
Now, if you ain’t the bakin’ type, you can probably find these Welsh cookies at some fancy stores, or maybe online. They sell ’em in little bags, all stacked up neat. But I tell ya, nothin’ beats homemade. The smell alone is worth the trouble.
Taste and Texture – Why They’re So Darn Good
These Welsh cookies, they ain’t like no other cookie I ever had. They’re kinda crumbly, but not dry. And they got that buttery taste, oh so good! The currants add a little sweetness, and that mace, it gives it a little somethin’ special. They’re just plain good, I tell ya. And like I said, perfect with a cup of tea. Or coffee, if that’s your thing.
My old man, he used to say, “a welsh cookie a day, keeps the doctor away”. Well, maybe he didn’t say exactly that, but he sure loved them with his afternoon tea. I remember him sittin’ on the porch, dunking a Welsh cookie in his tea, a smile on his face. Good memories, those are. And that’s what food is all about, ain’t it? Makin’ memories.
So, there you have it. Welsh cookies. They ain’t fancy, but they’re good. Give ’em a try, you might just like ’em.
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