Why do they go Wrong!? (2024)

I'm no expert but lots of people ask me why, when they bake a Welsh Cake it goes wrong. Honest answer I'm not 100% sure but I can make a few suggestions.

1. Get your hands on a good recipe!
If your Nan, Mum, and Auntie all follow the same one then chances are its a pretty good one.

​2. Cast Iron!
I have no technical knowledge how it works and why, but it dose!
You ideally need a cast iron bake stone or cast iron based saucepan. One that has ideally been loved and well looked after so it has a nice non stick surface built up through use. This is called seasoning, and I don't mean salt and vinegar. You need to read the instructions for your pan but I would do it by oiling the pan, heating it up to a high temperature, then wiping off any excess oil, but like I said, follow your pan instructions and don't leave it unattended!

So you have the recipe and the pan!

3. Next liquid.
Regardless of what liquid is in your recipe (water or milk probably) add it gradually. Each mix will be slightly different. You want the mix to come together nicely but not be too wet and sloppy. If its sticking all over your fingers its probably a bit on the wet side. If there are loads of crumbly bits its probably too dry. You want to be aiming for a nice soft dough that stays together but isn't sticky and messy!

4. Rolling out is the easy bit.
Don't go too thick or too thin. I personally go for about the thickness of two pound coins, about 6 -7mm. Make sure your surface is well floured if your dough is on the sticky side, otherwise your lovely even cut dough will stick like ...... to a blanket and your Welsh Cakes will become a squished mess!

Ok so you have a lovely soft rolled dough, now for the cooking bit.

​5. Hot, Hot Hot or Not!
Your Griddle (bake stone, frying pan, or what ever you choose to use,) needs to be the right temperature. This is the bit that seems to scupper most people I think, as they burn them or they splodge out all over the place and don't rise.
​I normally aim to cook mine at about 180'c, now I only know this because I have am industrial hot plate with a thermostat! If I use my bake stone then I heat it up to quite a hot temperature, then cool it back down to medium. Don't touch the pan/griddle but if you hold your hand near the surface you can feel that its a nice heat without being searing. Fingers crossed you're now ready to get the Welsh Cakes on to cook!

​6. Cooking TIME!!!
Grab your pallet knife or spatulous and get cooking! About 4 minutes on both side should do it but again this can vary. Hopefully your cakes will start to rise nicely as the temperature of your hot plate is good. Not too hot so you burn them, or too cool so they go all flat and look more like Welsh Pancakes. Once they rise to about double the thickness, its time to flip them over. You're looking for golden brown on both sides and they need to be firmly spongy to the touch. There isn't a more technical way of explaining that I'm afraid, but it will make sense when you feel your cooked Welsh Cakes!

7. Remove you cakes from the heat, sprinkle with a bit of sugar and ENJOY!

Hope all that makes sense and you enjoy having a go yourself. As I said I'm no expert but I have made quite a few now, so fingers crossed my tips help you crack making and baking some yummy Welsh Cakes at home.

​Xxxxx

Why do they go Wrong!? (2024)

FAQs

What causes things to go wrong? ›

Things can go wrong because of mistakes or misjudgments, but sometimes, things can go wrong for reasons beyond our control. Even if you plan everything to the last detail, things may go differently than expected. It can help to accept this rather than dwell on mistakes or continue to worry that things will go wrong.

Why do people do things they know is wrong? ›

Cognitive dissonance affects our decision-making process in many different ways. It can lead us to make choices that are inconsistent with our long-term goals. For instance, someone might choose immediate gratification (like eating junk food) even when they know it's detrimental to their health.

What does it mean spiritually when everything is going wrong? ›

There are a few possibilities here: You are on the wrong path. You are on the right path, but you are being “tested”. It is time to pivot or change focus.

When things can go wrong they go wrong? ›

Murphy's law is an adage or epigram that is typically stated as: "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." In some formulations, it is extended to "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, and at the worst possible time."

Why do people get things wrong? ›

The person knowingly makes a mistake, either because: they want the known consequences of the mistake to occur; or because they are self-sabotaging and behaving impulsively or compulsively. Unintentional. The person does not consciously make a mistake. Omission errors – the person forgets to do something.

Why is everything bad happening to me? ›

It might seem like bad things keep happening because you're surrounded by people who only notice the negatives or you have unrealistic expectations for yourself. Start doing proactive things each day to prevent stress or mistakes from happening, such as starting a project early to make sure you submit it on time.

Why do some people become evil? ›

Some people are motivated to do evil to gain self- esteem, to live up to a grandiose self-image. In these situations, vindictive acts can be weapons used to put other people down. However, many evil acts are the result of idealistic fanaticism.

Can a bad person become a good person? ›

Even if you've done bad things or have some D traits, you're still capable of change. The choices you make in life help determine who you are, and you can always choose to do better.

Why do people do terrible things? ›

When people have an ideology to justify their actions, they'll do bad things. Philip G. Zimbardo, professor emeritus of psychology at Stanford University, argues that people do evil things when they have an ideology — or system of ideals — to lean on. He was an expert witness during the trial of U.S. Army Staff Sgt.

How do you have faith when everything is going wrong? ›

You see, when you don't factor God into the circ*mstance, things can appear utterly hopeless. But when you factor Him in, all things are possible. So don't allow your circ*mstances to make you bitter. Don't give up just because you can't see what God has planned for you right now.

What is toxic spirituality? ›

Healthy spirituality knows that there's always a possibility of being wrong about a topic. Toxic spirituality, on the other hand, aggressively makes claims about the state of the world and universe regardless of the amount of evidence to support it.

Is it normal for things to go wrong in life? ›

It's easy to lose control when things go wrong, but you can at least try to keep things normal. There is always a first time when we deal with a problem and when it happens again we are ready to face it. We become stronger with every experience. But why not handle the first experience in a better way.

What is Gilbert's Law? ›

Gilbert's Law: The biggest problem with any task or job is that no one tells you what and how to do it. Said another way, when you take on a task, finding the best ways to achieve the desired result is always your responsibility.

What is the Law of when things go wrong? ›

Edsel Murphy's Law - Anything That Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong - Murphy's General Law as Applied to Program Evaluation.

Why do I expect everything to go wrong? ›

Anxiety about something bad happening.

It can start as stress. Over time and left unchecked, stress can turn into anxiety or anxiety disorder. Anxiety can also be triggered by trauma. This can be recent, like an accident or shock bereavement.

Why does everything suddenly feel wrong? ›

Check in With Yourself Physically

One reason you may be feeling weird or off is because you need to take care of a physical need, like eating or getting more sleep, or you may be under emotional stress. Our bodies can reflect emotional stress even when our “thinking minds” are unaware of it.

Why do I think something will go wrong? ›

This has been linked to anxiety—suggesting that frequent catastrophizing may be a factor in developing certain mental health problems. Catastrophizing comes from the belief that by imagining what might go wrong, we're better able to protect ourselves from harm—both physical and mental.

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