Ingredients
- 4 mixed fruit (dried)
- 2 lard
- 2 eggs
- 8 oz flour (plain)
- 1/4 pt cream
- 4 oz soft brown sugar
- 2 oz butter
- 2 ts baking powder
- 1/2 ts nutmeg (grated)
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.