St David’s Day 1st March
In Wales, we celebrate St David’s Day every year on 1st March
In primary schools, the children go to school in national dress. The girls wear a welsh costume which comprises of a skirt or trousers, apron, shawl and welsh hat. the boys wear Welsh rugby shirts. Usually, others wear leek or daffodil pin badges. They usually celebrate St David’s Day by attending an eisteddfod in school. They sing songs and read poems etc.
https://www.visitwales.com/info/history-heritage-and-traditions/st-david-five-facts
The national flower of Wales is a daffodil which I love, it shows the spring is coming.
Welsh cakes are very popular in Wales. I suppose it tastes between a scone and a pancake. It is also called a bakestone because traditionally it is baked on one. They have been popular since the late 19th century and the main ingredients are fat, sugar, flour, and sultanas and can be baked on a griddle or bakestone. The ingredients are traditional with fruit in but you could make them plain and fill with jam or add anything to the mix. I love white chocolate and raspberry ones.
The recipe is below, have a go
Welsh Cake Recipe
Ingredients
400g SR flour plus extra for rolling out
100g lard
100g butter
1 tsp allspice
Pinch of salt
175g castor sugar plus extra for sprinkling
100g sultanas or raisins
2 eggs beaten
milk to mix
Method
Mix together the SR flour, salt, and allspice in a large bowl
Rub the butter and lard into the mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Add the sugar and sultanas and mix
Add the beaten eggs and milk to the mixture until it resembles a fairly stiff dough
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to the thickness of 1/4 inch and cut out with a 2-3 inch pastry cutter. can be round or heart shape, its personal choice
Cook on a heavy-duty nonstick frying pan or greased griddle for about 3 mins each side until golden brown. sprinkle with castor sugar, lovely served warm
Can be frozen for up to 1 month
Enjoy
Happy baking
Caroline xx
