Ingredients

125g Co-op unsalted butter
250g Co-op self raising flour, plus extra for dusting
100g Fairtrade caster sugar, plus extra for dusting
100g currants
1 tsp mixed spice
1 Co-op British free range egg, beaten;

Method

1. Using your fingers, rub the butter into the flour, in a large bowl, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs
2. Stir in the sugar, currants and mixed spice
3. Add the beaten egg and mix well to form a dough
4. Tip onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll out into a circle about 5mm thick
5. Use 6cm cutters to cut out 20 circles, then griddle on for 2-3 mins each side, over a medium-high heat, until golden
6. Dust with extra caster sugar to serve, then eat immediately