Singin' Hinnies

Singin' Hinnies, Step by Step

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1. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Rub in the butter and lard until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.

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2. Stir in the currants and sugar, then add the milk to make a soft dough.

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3. Pat out to 1 cm thick, cut into 8 rounds and prick each with a fork.

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4. Cook on a medium-hot dry griddle for 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

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5. Split while hot and serve with butter.

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Notes for Getting It Right

• If your griddle runs hot, turn the heat down so the middles cook through.
• Use cold fat for a flakier texture.
• Do not knead; a gentle pat is enough.

What Goes With Singin' Hinnies

• Butter
• Jam
• A pot of tea
• Cheddar

Leftovers and Storage

Best on the day. Keeps for 2 days in a tin; toast to refresh.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.