Wakes cakes(english)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12ouncesFlour
8ouncesButter
6ouncesWhite sugar
1Egg well beaten
¼teaspoonBaking powder
3ouncesCurrants
½ounceCaraway seeds
Grated rind of 1 lemon
Sugar to sprinkle

Directions

Set oven to 375/F or Mark 5. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl, add the beaten egg and mix in all the other igredients to make a firm dough. Roll out thinly on a floured surface, cut into rounds with a 2½ inch cutter sprinkle with sugar and place on a greased baking tray. Bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned. They should be crisp and sweet like biscuits.