1 free-range egg
50g Caster sugar, plus extra for dusting
A pinch of salt
65g Currants
A pinch of mixed spice, or nutmeg
A splash of milk, if needed
Method:
In a large bowl, mix the flour, spice and salt together.
Using your fingers rub in the butter, until you have a breadcrumb consistency.
Add in the sugar and currants and stir with a wooden spoon.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg with a fork.
Add the beaten egg to the dry ingredients and stir well, until you have a stiff dough that can be formed into a ball. If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk.
Roll the dough out until is it about 1/2cm thick. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter.
Grease a griddle or a heavy cast iron frying pan with some butter, wiping away the excess, then heat over a medium heat. Test that the griddle is hot enough by sprinkling a little water on it, if the water skips about and forms balls, it is ready.
Place the Welsh cakes on the griddle and bake for about 3 minutes on each side. They should be golden brown and have risen slightly.
Serve immediately, dusting with a little extra sugar.
Enjoy!
The Days of the Week collection
A Mother’s Grace is the third book in Rosie Goodwin’s Days of the Week collection, inspired by the Victorian ‘Days of the Week’ rhyme. If you enjoyed this, why not try the other books in the collection?
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Mothering Sunday
The child born on the Sabbath Day,
Is bonny and blithe, and good and gay.
1884, Nuneaton.
Fourteen-year-old Sunday has grown up in the cruelty of the Nuneaton workhouse. When she finally strikes out on her own, she is determined to return for those she left behind, and to find the long-lost mother who gave her away. But she’s about to discover that the brutal world of the workhouse will not let her go without a fight.
The Little Angel
Monday’s child is fair of face.
1896, Nuneaton.
Left on the doorstep of Treetops Children’s Home, young Kitty captures the heart of her guardian, Sunday Branning, and grows into a beguiling and favoured young girl – until she is summoned to live with her birth mother. In London, nothing is what it seems, and her old home begins to feel very far away. If Kitty is to have any chance of happiness, this little angel must protect herself from devils in disguise … and before it’s too late.
A Mother’s Grace
Tuesday’s child is full of grace.
1910, Nuneaton.
When her father’s threatening behaviour grows worse, pious young Grace Kettle escapes her home to train to be a nun. But when she meets the dashing and devout Father Luke, her world is turned upside down. She is driven to make a scandalous choice – one she may well spend the rest of her days seeking forgiveness for.
The Blessed Child
Wednesday’s child is full of woe.
1864, Nuneaton.
After Nessie Carson’s mother is brutally murdered and her father abandons them, Nessie knows she will do anything to keep her family safe. As her fragile young brother’s health deteriorates and she attracts the attention of her lecherous landlord, soon Nessie finds herself in the darkest of times. But there is light and the promise of happiness if only she is brave enough to fight for it.
A Maiden’s Voyage
Thursday’s child has far to go.
1912, London.
Eighteen-year-old maid Flora Butler has her life turned upside-down when her mistress’s father dies in a tragic accident. Her mistress is forced to move to New York to live with her aunt until she comes of age, and begs Flora to go with her. Flora has never left the country before, and now faces a difficult decision – give up her position, or leave her family behind. Soon, Flora and her mistress head for Southampton to board the RMS Titanic.
A Precious Gift
Friday’s child is loving and giving.
1911, Nuneaton.
When Holly Farthing’s overbearing grandfather tries to force her to marry a widower twice her age, she flees to London, bringing her best friend and maid, Ivy, with her. In the big smoke, Holly begins nurse training in the local hospital. There she meets the dashing Doctor Parkin, everything Holly has ever dreamt of. But soon, she discovers some shocking news that means they can never be together, and her life is suddenly thrown into turmoil. Supporting the war effort, she heads to France and throws herself into volunteering on the front line …
Time to Say Goodbye
Saturday’s child works hard for their living.
1935, Nuneaton.
Kathy has grown up at Treetops home for children, where Sunday and Tom Branning have always cared for her as one of their own. With her foster sister Livvy at her side, and a future as a nurse ahead of her, she could wish for nothing more. But when Tom dies suddenly in a riding accident, life at Treetops will never be the same again. As their financial difficulties mount, will the women of Treetops be forced to leave their home?
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First published in Great Britain in 2018 by Zaffre
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Copyright © Rosie Goodwin, 2018
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