Northumbrian Girdle/Griddle Cakes Aka Gosforth Gridies

Ingredients

• 1 lb self raising flour (450g)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces butter (225g)
• 4 ounces sugar (110g)
• 4 ounces currants (110g)
• 2 eggs
• beaten
• 5 ounces milk (150 ml OR 10 Tablespoons)

Instructions

1. Sift salt and flour together, rub in butter until it looks like fine breadcrumbs.
2. Add sugar and currants.
3. Make a well in the middle of this mixture and add the milk and eggs, stir gently until combined.
4. Knead lightly on a lightly floured surface and roll out until it is about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm)thick.
5. Cut into small rounds and cook on a well greased griddle for 4-5 minutes each side or until light golden brown.
6. Serve hot with butter.