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This British dessert features Flour, Sugar, Salt, Baking powder, Cold butter or marg. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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This British dessert features Flour, Sugar, Salt, Baking powder, Cold butter or marg. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat griddle or electric fry pan to 325F (163&# 194;°C).
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Sift the first 4 ingredients into a bowl.
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Cut in the butter until it is like coarse meal.
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Stir in the currants, eggs, and vanilla.
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Work dough together into a ball.
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Roll out on a floured board to 1/4 inch thick.
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Cut into 2 inch circles.
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Place on the ungreased preheated griddle and cook 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
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Serve warm with butter and preserves.
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Makes about 18-20 Can be made ahead and frozen until needed.
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Makes a nice change served with a veggie plate as an appetizer
Nutrition Facts
Servings 18
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 812.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.5g40%
- Saturated Fat 15.5g78%
- Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
- Sodium 3158.3mg132%
- Total Carbohydrate 133.0g45%
- Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
- Sugars 40.5g
- Protein 12.4g25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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