Rock Cakes
Additional historical information In Victorian times, dried fruit was commonly sold unwashed. Mrs Beeton recommended that 'currants should be nicely washed, picked, dried in a cloth, and then carefully examined, that no pieces of grit or stone may be left amongst them. They should then be laid on a dish before the fire, to become thoroughly dry; as, if added damp to the other ingredients, cakes will be liable to be heavy.' |
Modern Recipe Rock cakes 100g butter or margarine Rub the fat into the sifted flour, baking powder,
salt and spices until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. |
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