Welsh Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces self raising flour
4 ounces butter
2 ounces lard
3 ounces sugar
2 ounces currants
3 ounces sultanas
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk, to mix

Preparation

Rub the butter and lard into the flour, and add sugar, fruit, lemon rind and spices. Mix with beaten egg and a little milk to a stiff, pastry-like dough.
Roll out 1/4\" thick, and cut into 2\" rounds. Grease the griddle or pan with a little fat and put it on a moderate heat. Cook the cakes about 3 minutes on each side, turning over as they become golden brown and risen. If they brown too quickly, turn the heat down.
Sprinkle with a little sugar while still warm. Eat hot or cold. They keep fresh for several days if stored in an air-tight tin.