scratch - Rock Cakes #1
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Link: http://www.freecookingrecipes.net/recipes/beverages/r/rock-cakes.html
A staple at English boarding schools, these individual cakes
are served with afternoon tea. They don't keep well; after a
day they take on the characteristics of "rocks".
scratch - Rock Cakes #1
2 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
pn Salt 1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 ts Ground cloves
1/4 c Cold butter, cut in
-small pieces 1/4 c Solid vegetable shortening,
-cut in pieces 1/3 c Raisins (plumped)
1/3 c Chopped walnuts
2/3 c Packed light brown sugar
Grated peel of one lemon 1 Egg, lightly beaten
1 tb To 2T milk
Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205C).
Grease a large baking sheet; set aside.
Sift flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and
cloves into a large bowl.
With your fingers, rub in butter and shortening until
mixture is crumbly.
Stir in raisins, walnuts, brown sugar, and lemon peel.
Add egg and just enough milk to make a stiff dough.
Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on baking
sheet.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Serve fresh.
Makes about 15.
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