Surrey Lardie Cakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb flour
1 tsp salt
1 oz lard
1/2 oz fresh yeast
1 tsp caster sugar
1/2 pint warm water
2 oz lard or 2 oz butter
2 oz sugar
1/2 tsp mixed spice
1 oz currants

Directions:

In a bowl, mix the flour and salt and rub in the lard or butter.
Cream yeast with the sugar, then stir in the water.
Make a well in the flour, then, when the yeast is frothy, stir it inches.
Mix well, then turn out onto a floured surface.
Knead, cover and leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in bulk.
Knead again, roll out into a rectangle 1/4 inch thick.
Mix the sugar and spice.
Spread the dough with one third the second amount of fat and sprinkle on one third of sugar mixture.
Fold the dough into three, half turn and press edges together.
Roll again.
Repeat process twice more, sprinkling currants over sugar mixture the final time.
Roll out and cut into 3-4 inch rounds. Score with a knife and place on a greased baking sheet.
Cover and leave to rise in a warm place for about 20 minutes.
Set oven to 425°F or Mark 7. Bake for 24 to 30 minutes.
When removed from the oven, brush tops with milk while warm to give a sheen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	358.06 Kcal (1499 kJ)
Calories from fat	162.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.02g	28%
Cholesterol	10.1mg	3%
Sodium	1143.24mg	48%
Potassium	117.65mg	3%
Total Carbs	44.3g	15%
Sugars	7.85g	31%
Dietary Fiber	4.24g	17%
Protein	5g	10%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	2%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	111.9mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	323.45 Kcal (1354 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.28g	28%
Cholesterol	9.12mg	3%
Sodium	1032.74mg	48%
Potassium	106.28mg	3%
Total Carbs	40.01g	15%
Sugars	7.09g	31%
Dietary Fiber	3.83g	17%
Protein	4.52g	10%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Iron	2.2mg	13%
Calcium	101.1mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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