Welsh Cakes

Cut shortening into flour. Add currants and lemon peel if used.

Add egg and enough milk to make a soft dough. Knead dough for about 1/2 minute. Roll 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Use a small glass (or cookie cutter) 2 to 3 inches in diameter to cut dough into circles.

Heat a griddle to medium heat. You should not need to grease the griddle.

Put the cakes on the griddle and fry until the first side is a light brown, flip the cakes over and cook until the next side is also brown.

I usually press the cakes down when they are first turned over because they rise quite well.