England - English Tea Cake

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. shortening (1/2 butter)
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp. milk
• 1 3/4 c. sifted flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. finely cut citron
• 1/2 c. currants or raisins, cut

Procedure

Chill dough. Roll into balls the size of walnuts. Dip tops in slightly beaten egg white, then sugar. Place sugared-side-up 2 inches part on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until delicately browned. The balls flatten some in baking and become glazed. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.