Rock Cakes

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Rub in the cubed butter using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs, then stir in the dried fruit.

Ingredients

10 mL of Baking Powder

475 mL of Flour

120 mL of Sugar

120 mL of Butter

240 mL of Dried Fruit Mix

Equipment

Mixing Bowl

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.

Ingredients

1 piece of Egg

30 mL of Milk

5 mL of Vanilla Extract

Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Whisk

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir with a spoon until a thick, lumpy dough forms; add a splash of extra milk if the dough is too dry to hold together.

Ingredients

15 mL of Milk

Equipment

Wooden Spoon

Drop golfball-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking tray, ensuring enough space between them for spreading.

Ingredients

15 mL of Baking Powder

Equipment

Baking Tray

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

Oven

Wire Rack