Country Johnnies

Ingredients

• 120grams sugar 

• 180grams butter

• 2 eggs

• 480grams plain flour 

• 4 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla essence 

• 1 teaspoon lemon essence

• 2 cups currants

• Half a cup mixed peel (optional)

Method

• Combine butter and sugar until the color lightens. 

• Add eggs and essences, 

• Fold in fruit. 

• Add the sifted flour and baking powder. 

• Roll out onto floured board and cut into round shapes. 

• Cook in moderate oven until evenly brown.