Classic British Rock Cakes: A Tea-Time Delight

Rock Cakes - Makes 28

Ingredients:

• 16 oz Self-Raising Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 8 oz Margarine
• 6 oz Caster Sugar
• A Splash of Vanilla Essence
• 3 oz Currants (You can use any dried fruit; I prefer sultanas)
• 2 Eggs
• 4 tablespoons Milk
• Caster Sugar (for dusting)

Instructions:

1. Begin by merging the subsequent components in a mixing bowl:
   • 16 oz self-raising flour
   • 1 teaspoon salt
   • 8 oz margarine
   • 6 oz caster sugar
   • A splash of vanilla essence
   • 3 oz currants (or your choice of dried fruit)
2. Using the pastry attachment on your mixer, mix the ingredients until they form a firm mixture.
3. Spoon or fork the mixture into a greased baking tin.
4. Generously drench the top of the mixture with caster sugar.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown.
6. Remove the rock cakes from the baking tin and place them upside down on a cooling rack to cool completely.
7. These rock cakes freeze very well for future enjoyment.

Enjoy your delicious homemade rock cakes!