the dry |
2 cups sifted flour |
2 tsp. baking powder |
1/2 tsp. mixed spice--see notes |
1/2 tsp. nutmeg |
pinch salt |
the wet |
1/4 cup butter |
2 table. solid vegetable shortening(i usu. do all butter 6 table.) |
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed |
2 table. candied peel, chopped & .mixed(candied ginger) |
1/2 cup raisins (i use currants) |
the grated rind of a lemon |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
6 table. milk |
note--british mixed spice- ingredient found in british recipes for baked goods, meat dishes and casseroles. clingerman says that allspice is a satisfactory substitute, but this homemade combination is better . i agree with her. |
1 table. cloves |
1table. mace |
1 table. ground nutmeg |
1 table. coriander seeds |
1 table. allspice berries |
a small piece of cinnamon stick |
grind the spices to a fine powder. keep in an airtight jar. |
