Fat Rascals

Method

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1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F and line a tray with baking paper.

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2. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl and rub in the butter until it looks like breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and dried fruit.

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3. Add the egg and enough milk to bring it together into a stiff, slightly sticky dough.

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4. Divide into 8 pieces, shape each into a rough round and set on the tray.

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5. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.

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6. Press two cherry halves into each for the eyes and two almonds for the teeth.

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7. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until deep golden.

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8. Cool on a wire rack.

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Chef’s Tips

• Keep the dough stiff. A soft one spreads and loses its face.
• Rub the butter in until it looks like breadcrumbs for a crumbly texture.
• Press the cherries and almonds in firmly so they stay on.

Pairing Suggestions

• A pot of tea
• Butter
• Cheddar

Storage & Reheating

Best the day they are baked. Keep in a tin 3 days. Freeze for 2 months.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.