5 Welsh treats to try with kids
In Wales teatime is practically a sovereign right. Naturally, there are lots of treats and cakes that go along with teatime - even some savoury ones.
We’ve compiled a little list of Welsh delicacies and how to bake them.
Bara Brith means ‘mottled bread’ which doesn’t sound that appetising, but it’s actually a sweet bread filled with mixed fruit, with a surprising tea addition.
The mixed fruits need to be soaked overnight so this recipe may take a little longer than others.
Some uninformed people might think that Welsh Rarebit is basically cheese-on-toast but it’s far more complex and delicious than that. Welsh Rarebit (often alarmingly mistaken for Welsh Rabbit) uses a host of strong flavours like beer, strong cheddar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce to make a delicious savoury snack.
A classic twist on both mashed potatoes and leeks in cheese sauce, with some boiled eggs thrown in for good measure. You can make a bit dish for everyone, or if your kids are up for it, try individual portions in ramekins.
Similar to drop pancakes or ‘squashed pancakes’ as we used to call them in my house, Welsh Cakes are mini pancakes flavoured with mixed spice and currants. These are ideal for cooking with kids, albeit a little messy.
Laver Cakes are a little more niche, but definitely fun if you’re trying to experience traditional Welsh food. Normally cooked as part of Welsh breakfast (bacon & eggs), they’re cakes made of a mixture of seaweed and oatmeal, sometimes with bacon grease added.
It may be a little difficult to get hold of the right kind of seaweed (it’s mostly only available on the South Wales coast) but don’t miss out if you happen to see it along the way - it’s a very different taste!
Did you enjoy these recipes?
We’ve got an activity completely dedicated to Welsh recipes in our latest workbook on Wales.
It’s got activities like:
⚔️ Attack a medieval Welsh castle
🗺️ Create your own map of Wales
💬 Translate Welsh place names
🍞 Work out who's making Bara Brith