1 cup flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar (this can be reduced)
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk (as needed)
1 egg, beaten
1 cup currants
1 lemon, grated rind, Optional
Cooking directions: Cut shortening into flour. Add currants and lemon peel if used. Add egg and enough milk to make a soft dough. Knead dough for about 1/2 minute. Roll 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Use a small glass (or cookie cutter) 2 to 3 inches in diameter to cut dough into circles. Heat a griddle to medium heat. You should not need to grease the griddle. Put the cakes on the griddle and fry until the first side is a light brown, flip the cakes over and cook until the next side is also brown. I usually press the cakes down when they are first turned over because they rise quite well.
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