Rich Fruit Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in butter with pastry cutter or 2 knives until mixture resembles bread crumbs.
3. 3
   Stir in raisins and sunflower seeds.
4. 4
   Combine eggs and ginger.
5. 5
   Add beaten eggs to the flour mixture, mixing well to form a soft dough, add a little milk if dough is too stiff.
6. 6
   Lightly flour a work surface.
7. 7
   Turn out dough and kneed until smooth.
8. 8
   Roll dough out to approx 1/2in.
9. 9
   Cut dough into 2in rounds.
10. 10
    Place biscuits onto a greased cookie sheet and brush each one with an egg glaze (if using).
11. 11
    Bake at 400F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and well risen.