Slapan

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 - 10 minutes

Yields: approximately 16 bakestones

Description
In Welsh, slapan stands for the pan where this griddle cake is cooked. Slapan is related to the famous welshcake except that you fry a thick batter rather than a pastry.

Ingredients

 * 225g/8oz Flour
 * 50g/2oz Butter
 * 2 Eggs, beaten
 * A Pinch Bicarbonate of Soda
 * A Pinch of Baking Powder
 * 50g/2oz Dried Fruit (e.g. sultanas, raisins)
 * 50g/2oz Sugar
 * A little milk (if necessary)

Directions

 * 1) In a large mixing bowl, rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until it is well blended and resembles fine breadcrumbs.
 * 2) Add the eggs and remaining ingredients and beat to make a thick batter.
 * 3) Heat a griddle or large frying pan until hot.
 * 4) Place spoonfuls of the batter mixture onto the hot griddle and cook on both sides
 * 5) To serve - split in two and smother with salted butter. Eat whilst still hot.