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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
6 eggs, 1 lb. of sifted sugar, 1/2 lb. of flour, a few currants.
👨🍳 Method
Break the eggs into a basin, beat them well until very light, add the pounded sugar, and when this is well mixed with the eggs, dredge in the flour gradually, and add the currants. Mix all well together, and put the dough, with a fork, on the tins, making it look as rough as possible. Bake the cakes in a moderate oven from 20 minutes to 1/2 hour; when they are done, allow them to get cool, and store them away in a tin canister, in a dry place.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried these Rock Biscuits on a whim, drawn in by the promise of a speedy bake. The recipe was a delightful throwback, but the name is a bit misleading—these are more like dense, sweet little cakes than biscuits. I found the texture surprisingly pleasing, with a moist crumb that held together beautifully. The real delight came from the currants. They were plump and tart, a delightful contrast to the sweet dough. This recipe would be a hit with anyone who loves a quick, old-fashioned treat. I imagine these would be a hit with the kids as an after-school snack. These Rock Biscuits are a charming reminder that sometimes, simple and old-fashioned is just the thing we need.
