Welsh Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Sift dry ingredients; cut in shortening with pastry blender. Add currants.
2. 2
   Mix eggs and milk together and add to flour and fruit mixture.
3. 3
   Dough will be stiff.
4. 4
   Chill 1 to 2 hours.
5. 5
   Divide dough in thirds.
6. 6
   Roll out 1/4-inch thick on pastry cloth.
7. 7
   Cut with circular cookie cutter.
8. 8
   Grease griddle lightly or you may use electric fry pan.
9. 9
   Heat to 350° to 375°.
10. 10
    Bake slowly, few at a time.
11. 11
    When done on 1 side, they will turn shiny and puff up. Turn and bake until golden brown.
12. 12
    Cool on wire rack and dip in granulated sugar.
13. 13
    Yields 48 cookies.