Slapan

Slapan is a classic Cymric (Welsh) griddle cake that incorporates currants, raisins or sultanas into the mix. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Welsh version of Slapan.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Serves:

6–8

Rating:

Tags : Cake Recipes British Recipes Cymric/Welsh Recipes

Original Recipe

Yn nhafodiaith y De slapan yw'r badell lle mae'r gacen yn cael ei choginio. Mae slapan yn perthyn yn agos i Picau ar y Maen ond fod toes slapan yn fwy hylifol, yn fwy tebyg i gymysgfa crempog tew.

Cynhwysion:

225g o flawd
50g menyn
2 wy, wedi eu curo
pinsiad o ficarboand os soda
pinsiad o bowdwr pobi
50g frwythau sych (eg swltanas, raisins, cwrants)
50g siwgwr
ychydig o lefrith

Dull:

Rhwch y blawd a'r menyn mewn powlen gan rwbio'r menyn i'r blawd gyda'ch bysedd nes fod y gymysgfa yn edrych fel briwsion bara. Ychwanegwch yr wyau ychydig ar y tro, gan eu curo i'r toes. Yna ychwanegwch gweddill y cynhwysion a'u curo i fewn. Os oes angen ychwanegwch ychydig o lefrith i wneud defnydd crempog twchus. Rhwoch badell neu slapan ar wres uchel gan ychwanegu ychydig o fenyd. Rhoddwch lond llwyau fwrdd o'r gymysgfa yn y badell a'u coginio ar bob ochor nes yn euraidd frown ac yn barod yn y cannol. I weini, holltwch y clapan yn ddwy tra'n dal yn gynnes a rhoddwch tomen o fenyn anrynt.

English Translation

In the Welsh of the South, slapan stands for the pan where this griddle cake is cooked. Slapan is related to the famous Pice ar y Maen (Welshcakes) except that you fry a thick batter rather than a pastry.

Ingredients:

225g plain flour
50g butter
2 eggs, beaten
pinch of bicarbonate of soda
pinch of baking powder
50g dried fruit (sultanas, raisins, currants)
50g sugar
a little milk (if needed)

Method:

Add the flour and butter to a bowl then rub the butter into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the eggs a little at a time, beating into the flour mix before adding all the remaining ingredients.

If necessary, add a little milk so that you have a very thick batter.

Place a pan or a griddle on high heat, add a little butter then add tablespoons of the batter into the pan. Fry on both sides until nicely golden brown and cooked all the way through.

To serve, split the cake in two and liberally spread both halves with butter.