Welsh Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Mix spices and flour; rub butter into spiced flour.
2. 2
   Add sugar and currants; bind with beaten egg and milk to form a stiffish paste.
3. 3
   Roll out on floured board to about 1/4-inch thick.
4. 4
   Cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds.
5. 5
   Bake on moderately hot griddle 3 to 5 minutes each side until mottled brown.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with sugar. These take only a few minutes and they're really wonderful.