Enjoy these delightful traditional British treats known as Singing Hinnie, topped with a pat of butter for an extra touch of indulgence.
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Ingredients:
- 450 g (3.5 cups) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ tsp salt
- 110 g (½ cup) cold butter
- 110 g (½ cup) lard
- 175 g (1 ¼ cup) currants
- Milk
- Oil or butter for frying
Instructions:
- Sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Rub in the cold butter and lard with the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Mix in the dried currants.
- Add enough milk to create a firm dough. Roll out the dough and cut it into rounds, lightly pressing down on each round with your hand.
- Grease a heated griddle with oil and fry the cakes, turning them when the undersides start to brown.
- Serve these warm and delicious currant cakes with a piece of butter on top. Savor the comforting flavors of this classic British treat!