Welsh Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine dry ingredients.
2. 2
   Cut shortening into mixture as for pie dough.
3. 3
   Add currants and mix.
4. 4
   Add beaten eggs and milk and mix thoroughly.
5. 5
   Roll out on floured cloth until 1/4 inch thickness and cut with rounded glass or cookie cutter dipped in flour.
6. 6
   Fry in Teflon or ungreased griddle until golden brown on both sides.
7. 7
   When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
8. 8
   Store in tight container.