Fat Rascals

Name: Fat Rascals
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 fat rascals
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 150 g plain flour; 150 g self-raising flour; 1 medium egg yolk; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Grated zest of 1 orange; 100 g caster sugar; 125 g cold butter, cubed; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon water; ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Glacé cherries and blanched almonds, to decorate; 4 to 5 tablespoons milk; 1 large free-range egg, lightly beaten; 150 g dried mixed fruit (currants, raisins and sultanas in equal quantities)

Yorkshire & Durham, England

Preparation info

Makes
6 to 8
fat rascals

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Lavender & Lovage

By Karen Burns-Booth

Published 2019

About

My take on the famous Betty’s Fat Rascals. Fat Rascals are a cross between a rock cake and a scone and are delicious when enjoyed with an afternoon cuppa.

Ingredients

150 g plain flour
150 g self-raising flour
1

Europe
United Kingdom
Cake
England
Vegetarian

Method

Glaze and Topping

1 medium egg yolk
1 tablespoon water