Name: Currant patty cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup (225 grams) self-raising flour, sifted; 2/3 cup (150 grams) caster sugar; 125 gram diced butter, at room temperature; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup (60 millilitres) milk; 1/3 cup (55 grams) currants; icing sugar, to dust

Currant patty cakes

No need to bother the baker about whipping up these patty cakes, this recipe is so simple you can do it yourself. These soft, buttery treats are perfect for an afternoon snack with tea or coffee.

Makes 32 Item

Prep

15M

Cook

15M

Total

30M

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup (225 grams) self-raising flour, sifted

2/3 cup (150 grams) caster sugar

125 gram diced butter, at room temperature

3 eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup (60 millilitres) milk

1/3 cup (55 grams) currants

icing sugar, to dust

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180%deg;C or 160%deg;C fan-forced. Line two 12-hole patty pan trays with paper patty cases.

2.Place flour, sugar, butter, egg and milk in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed 3 minutes, until mixture is smooth and pale. Stir through currants.

3.Spoon heaped tablespoons of mixture into prepared pans. Bake 15 minutes, until golden and firm to touch. Cool in pans. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

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