Rock Cakes

Ingredients

• self-raising flour225g
• unsalted butter, cubed110g
• caster sugar75g
• mixed spice.5 tsp
• mixed dried fruit100g
• large egg1 piece
• 1-2 tbsp milkAs needed
• Demerara sugar, for sprinklingAs needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Step 2

   In a large bowl, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Stir in the sugar, mixed spice, and dried fruit.

4. 4

   Step 4

   In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the milk.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix to form a stiff dough.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Spoon rough heaps of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Sprinkle with demerara sugar.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.

Diet and Allergen Guide

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Rock Cakes works well as a short-term grab-and-go option when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.