Desserts

Aberffraw Biscuits, also known as Aberffraw Cakes or Teisennau Aberffraw, are a traditional Welsh shortbread named after the village of Aberffraw in Anglesey. These delightful biscuits are characterized by their delicate texture and simple, buttery flavor.

Aberffraw Biscuits: Shortbread cookies.

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Crempogs, also known as Welsh pancakes, are traditional, fluffy pancakes made from a batter consisting of flour, milk, eggs, butter, and a leavening agent like baking powder. They are typically thicker than the standard pancake and have a delightfully spongy texture.

Crempogs: Thick pancakes with honey.

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Teisen Lap, also known as "wet cake" or "moist cake," is a traditional Welsh dessert characterized by its moist and dense texture. Typically made with flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and dried fruits like currants or sultanas, it is often flavored with spices such as nutmeg.

Teisen Lap - Moist Cake

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Bara Brith, which translates to 'speckled bread' in Welsh, is a traditional Welsh tea loaf rich in dried fruits and spices. The fruits are typically soaked in strong, hot tea overnight to enhance their flavor and create a moist texture throughout the loaf.

Bara Brith: Tea-soaked fruit loaf.

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Welsh Cakes, also known as 'Pice ar y maen, are a traditional tea-time treat that hails from Wales. These delightful griddle cakes are similar to scones, but are cooked on a stovetop griddle or cast-iron skillet.

Welsh Cakes: Griddled cakes with dried fruits.

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