Rock Buns

100g plain flour | 
1 level tsp baking powder | sifted 
1/4 tsp salt 
50g margarine 
50g sugar 
50g raisins-opt 
appt 1/4 egg, beaten | 
1/2 tsp vanilla essence | mixed 

mtd: 
1) cut the margarine into small pieces in the flour 
2) rub the margarine into the flour till the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs 
3) add raisins and sugar. mixed with a fork 
4) add the egg 
5) break the dough into rough heap, place on greased baking sheet 
6) bake at 190°C for 15-20 mins or till golden brown 


by camomile

Rock Buns

150 g self-raising flour, sifted
50 g wholemeal flour
Large pinch of salt
50 g softened butter
2 tbsp sugar
30 g golden raisins
30 g mixed peel
100--120 ml plain milk

1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly brush a baking tray with a little softened butter.
2. Combine the self-raising and wholemeal flours in a small mixing bowl and stir in the salt. Mix the butter into the dry ingredients with your finger tips until well distributed. Add the sugar, raisins and mixed peel.
3. Pour in the milk while stirring the mixture with a fork--add just enough to make a soft but not sloppy mixture (the actual amount of milk you need for this will depend on the absorbability of the flour). Do not over-work the mixture--stop stirring once it start to come together.
4. Working quickly, arrange small piles of the mixture (about 2 rounded teaspoons each) on the baking tray, leaving 3 cm space between buns to allow for some expansion. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 - 17 minutes (depending on the size of the buns) or until they are lightly coloured.
5. Serve warm with butter

by jc_mum