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  • 8 oz plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 4 oz margarine (a mixture of lard and butter was traditionally used)
  • 7 oz sugar
  • 8 oz currants
  • 3 eggs
  • Milk

    Method

    • step 1

      Pre-heat the oven 180oC, gas mark 4. Grease and flour a shallow 9â tin.
    • step 2

      Sieve together the flour, baking powder and nutmeg.
    • step 3

      Add the sugar and fruit. Add the beaten eggs and mix well. You want a soft, dropping consistency so add as much milk as is needed.
    • step 4

      Put the mixture in the tin and cook for 20 minutes before lowering the temperature to 170oC, gas mark 3, for another 40 minutes or until firm.
    • step 5

      Cool, remove from tin and sprinkle with sugar. Store in an airtight container.
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