Welsh Tea Cakes

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Welsh Tea Cakes

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Serving Size : 42 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c flour
3/4 c sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 c butter
1/2 c currants -- or raisins
1 egg
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl; blend well. With a pastry
blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal, stir in
currants. Place egg in a 1 cup measure; beat lightly with a fork. Add
milk to the 1/4 cop mark; pour into flour mixture and stir with fork to
make a soft dough. A little more milk may be needed.
On a floured surface shape dough into a ball and knead lightly 5-6
times.
Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and. with a floured small biscuit cutter, cut
into rounds. Bake at 350 degrees F on a cookie sheet until slightly browned.

Cool on rack.
Keeps well stored in a metal container.


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