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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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.
