Just plain delicious, not overly sweet.
Provided by P. Davies
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Welsh
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt and the 1/2 cup sugar in medium bowl until well blended Cut in butter or margarine and shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Toss in currants.
- Beat egg and milk with a fork in a 1-cup measure; add to flour mixture; mix gently with fork, just until blended. Dough should be consistency of pastry dough.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness with floured rolling pin on lightly floured pastry cloth or board. Cut with 3 inch floured cookie cutter
- Heat greased griddle or large heavy skillet over moderate heat until few drops of water jump when dropped on surface. Cook cakes, a few at a time, 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn with pancake turner and cook another 3 minutes, or until golden brown on second side. Remove to wire rack. Sprinkle with sugar. Let cool completely, then wrap in plastic bags to store. Can also be frozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 39.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 195.4 mg, Sugar 27.4 g
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