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Loading...| 100 g butter , softened | |
| 250 g plain flour | |
| 75 g currants | |
| 50 g mixed citrus peels | |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder | |
| 75 g golden caster sugar | |
| 150 150 ml sour cream or 150 ml creme fraiche | |
| 1 egg , beaten | |
| glace cherries , for decoration | |
| blanched almond , for decoration ( whole ) |
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas Mark 6. |
| 2. | Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips. |
| 3. | Stir in the currants, mixed citrus peel, baking powder and sugar. |
| 4. | Mix in the sour cream (or crème fraîche) and enough beaten egg to form a soft, slightly sticky dough. |
| 5. | Divide into six equal pieces and shape each into a round bun shape, about 3cm thick. |
| 6. | Place on a greased baking sheet and decorate the top of each bun with cherries and almond nibs. |
| 7. | Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until well risen and golden brown. |
| 8. | Cool on a wire rack and serve warm with butter, jam and clotted cream. |
Delicious, unique and perfect for breakfast or tea time.
High in sugar and fat content.
The fat rascals recipe contains currants and mixed citrus peels that are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. However, this recipe contains a high amount of sugar and fat that should be consumed in moderation.
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