Makes12-14   220g self raising flour 100g margarine 75g caster sugar 100g currants or sultanas if you prefer 1/2 teaspoon mixed spices 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk

·        Place the margarine in a mixing bowl

·        Sift in the flour and rub together until it resemble breadcrumbs

·        Add the sugar, currants and mixed spice

·        Beat the egg and milk together and add to the flour then mix to form a stiff dough

·        Roll out onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 3 inch rounds

·        Heat a heavy based pan, cook the cakes in small batches on a low-medium heat for 3 minutes each side or until golden brown

·        Cool on a wire rack and serve with a dusting of icing sugar

These very traditional Welsh Cakes are best eaten the day they are made, which never seems to be a problem in our house.  If you have a griddle, that would be the ideal way to cook them. Then serve with butter and jam or just as they are.