CURRANT CAKE

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Home made currant cake

Provided by elaineoconnell

Time 1h

Yield Makes Cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

450g / 1lb Odlums Self Raising Flour
1 level teaspoon Baking Powder
Pinch of Salt
2 dessertspoons Sugar
50g/2oz Margarine or Butter
125g/4oz Sultanas or Raisins
1 Egg (beaten)
300ml / 1/4pt Milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Lightly dust a flat baking tray with flour.
  • Sieve the flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl. Add the sugar and mix well.
  • Rub the margarine or butter into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the sultanas or raisins and mix through.
  • Finally, add the egg and sufficient milk to make a soft dough, not too wet or sticky! Turn onto a lightly floured board and gently knead, just enough to bring the dough together.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking tray and shape into a round 1 1/2” deep. Cut a cross on top and bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown.

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