Bowl of Fruit

I can’t visit Bettys Café today. These will have to do:

Fat Rascals

1 cup flour

1 cup self-rising flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 cup each – currants, raisins and sultanas

1 egg, lightly beaten

4 to 5 tablespoons milk

1 egg yolk

1 tablespoon water

Glacé cherries and blanched almonds

Heat oven to 400F. Sift flours and baking powder together in large bowl. Cut in butter. Add sugar, zest, spices, and fruit; mix well. Add beaten egg and enough milk to make a soft dough. Form into 6 saucer-sized rounds, about 3/4″ thick. Mix egg yolk and water together to make a glaze and brush over tops. Decorate with the cherries and almonds. Transfer to non-stick baking tray and bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.