Basic Info
A family recipe!
From: Yust Cookbook
Yield: A lot
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 5 - 6 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs - beaten
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dried currants
Instructions
Mix flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cream of tartar, and nutmeg together. Cut in butter and shortening.
Then add sugar, eggs, and milk. Finally, mix in currants.
Roll out about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch and cut out the dough. Bake on a buttered griddle, flipping to make sure each side is brown.
Tips
You may need more milk if the batter is too dry.
Currants are usually called Zante Currants in the store.
A flat frying pan can be used instead of a griddle.