Welsch Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium bowl, pour the flour, baking powder, add the butter cut into cubes.
2. 2
   Using your fingertips, incorporate the butter into the flour until dough resembles a coarse meal.
3. 3
   Add the egg, sugar, and raisins, keep mixing with your fingers to get a smooth ball of dough (if necessary add a few drops of milk, working the dough for 3 to 4 minutes, so it becomes more flexible).
4. 4
   Trun the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to a 0.5 cm thickness.
5. 5
   Cut circles of dough with a cookie cutter.
6. 6
   In a frying pan, heat the butter, wipe the excess and fry the welsh cakes for 3 minutes on each side. Serve with a little butter and a good cup of tea.