péché mignon | banana and walnut Welsh cakes

Makes approximately 7-8 Welsh cakes

Welsh cakes were the inspiration for these little wonders. My grandma
used to make THE most delicious Welsh cakes I have ever tasted. That
was one of her signature cooking triumphs. My sister and I used to
hover impatiently around the cooker, desperately waiting for them to
finish cooking! They didn't ever stand a chance of getting cold! My
Gran must have had the patience of a saint! But it's no wonder I was a
chubby kid! If you can't eat walnuts, substitute with extra dates or
raisins.

Wheat free, dairy free, meat free version...

Ingredients...

* 2 oz (50g) dairy free margarine (1/10th of a tub)
* 4 tbsp wheat free flour
* 2 tsp baking powder
* 1 tbsp brown caster sugar
* 3 tbsp walnuts chopped
* 1 banana
* Oil for cooking
* Pinch salt

Optional:

* 3 dates, finely chopped

Method...

1. Rub the margarine and flour together until you get fine
breadcrumbs.
2. Add the baking powder and sugar and mix well.
3. Break the banana into pieces, add to the mixture, mash with a
fork and mix well.
4. Divide into 7 portions - approximately a desert spoon size. (I
make 7 because I argue that the cook needs a 'tester' cake!)
5. Dust your hands and a surface with flour.
6. Roll the mixture into a patty about 1cm thick and approximately
2½ inches (7cm) diameter.
7. Heat about a tsp of oil in a frying pan or griddle and distribute
all over the surface. You need to keep the pan or griddle oiled, so add
more oil in between cooking batches of cakes, if it dries out.
8. Add the cakes.
9. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until really golden brown.
10. Sprinkle with a little caster sugar and devour immediately!

Maybe serve with...

When these are hot, they're delicious on their own or served with a
drizzle of maple syrup over the top. When they're cold, they're better
with dairy free margarine spread on top. And they also keep well in an
airtight container the next day. Beyond that, I couldn't tell you how
long they last, because there are never any left by then!

For those able to eat wheat...

You can simply substitute wheat flour for wheat free flour, but I think
the wheat free version makes these beautifully light.


Taken from the FREE vegan recipes featured on my website - feel free to
call by and help yourself to more (& drop me a line when you are there
- I'd love to hear from you!)

Dame Fandango
xx

http://www.damefandango.com/vhomepage.htm
Healthy Vegan Recipes