TRADITIONAL ROCK CAKES
Traditional Fruity Rock Cakes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 225 grams self-raising flour
- 75 grams caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 125 grams unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 150 grams dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, or currants)
- 1 free-range egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper
- 2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder
- 3. Rub in the butter: Add the cubed butter and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs
- 4. Add dried fruit: Stir in the dried fruit
- 5. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the milk and vanilla extract
- 6. Form the dough: Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The dough should be thick and lumpy
- 7. Shape the cakes: Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between them as they will spread during baking
- 8. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the rock cakes are golden brown
- 9. Cool: Allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
