Northumbrian Girdle/Griddle Cakes Aka Gosforth Gridies
Posted for Zaar World Tour. These are a type of current cake/scone. Recipe is adapted from "Favourite English recipes- Traditional fare from around the Counties'. If you make it before I do, I would very much appreciate your feedback. Serving size and time is are complete guess-timates since I haven't made these myself yet. Northumbria is in the most north eastern corner of England. ZWT REGION: England.
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DIRECTIONS
- Sift salt and flour together, rub in butter until it looks like fine breadcrumbs.
- Add sugar and currants.
- Make a well in the middle of this mixture and add the milk and eggs, stir gently until combined.
- Knead lightly on a lightly floured surface and roll out until it is about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm)thick.
- Cut into small rounds and cook on a well greased griddle for 4-5 minutes each side or until light golden brown.
- Serve hot with butter.
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