Ingrients & Directions
8 oz Plain flour
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Grated nutmeg
2 oz Butter
2 oz Lard
4 oz Soft brown sugar
4 oz Mixed dried fruit
2 Eggs, beaten
1/4 pt Cream, or buttermilk
Sift the flour, baking powder and nutmeg into a mixing bowl. Cut the
fat into the flour and rub it to a breadcrumb-like consistency. Mix
in the sugar and dried fruit. Stir in the eggs, and sufficient cream
or buttermilk to make a soft dough. Roll out to 1 inch thick, cut
into 2 1/2-inch rounds. Cook on a warmed greased bakestone for about
15 minutes on each side.
Yields
4 Servings