Simple, delicious and an absolute all time old fashioned favourite. This recipe uses the KitchenAid Platinum ExactSlice Food Processor.
Ingredients
300g (2 cups) self-raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup (60g) castor sugar
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and cardamon
125g cold butter, cut into cubes
1 x 60g egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
1/2 cup currants
1 tablespoon chopped glace ginger
1 tablespoon extra castor sugar for sprinkling
Method
For best results use the KitchenAid Platinum ExactSlice Food Processor
Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 160°C (fan forced). Line a large baking sheet with baking paper
Attach the all purpose blade to the work bowl of the food processor. Add the flour, baking powder, sugar and spices. Cover and quickly process to combine
Add the butter, cover and process for 7 seconds or until well chopped through the flour. Add the egg, milk and orange rind, cover and process until combined. Add the currants and ginger and process for 3 seconds (do not over mix)
Form mixture into small cakes and place onto the prepared trays, allowing for some spreading. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and firm
