Ingredients:

8 oz flour
¼ tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of powdered ginger, or mixed spice
1 egg
Milk to mix
3 oz sugar
4 oz dried fruit
1 oz candied peel
3 oz margarine

Preparation:

Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together in a mixing bowl.

Add the margarine and rub in with fingertips.

Stir in the other ingredients, except the egg and milk, mixing thoroughly.

Add the beaten egg and bind to a stiff dough, adding milk if necessary.

Place in lumps on a greased and floured pan, and bake for 15 - 20 minutes in a moderate oven.

Makes 12 - 14 buns.

Notes:

Coconut may be used instead of fruit.

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