Teisin lap (plate cake) (bakestone recipes)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesPlain flour
2teaspoonsBaking powder
½teaspoonGrated nutmeg
2ouncesButter
2ouncesLard
4ouncesSoft brown sugar
4ouncesMixed dried fruit
2Eggs, beaten
¼pintCream, or buttermilk

Directions

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 2½-inch rounds. Cook on a warmed greased bakestone for about 15 minutes on each side.