Rock Cakes from Harry Potter #141

 Rock Cakes from Harry Potter #141

Rock Cakes from Harry Potter have a bad reputation. Hagrid made them and they were just like rocks.  However, proper Rock Cakes are soft and delicious. This recipe is quick and easy. Makes 12

                                                                     

                                                                 

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 c. All-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 tsp. Baking powder
• 3/4 stick butter
• 1/3 c. Sugar
• 1/2 c. Currants or raisins
• 1 egg
• 2-1/2 oz. milk
• Optional, pinch of mixed spice

1. Preheat oven 425 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Sift flour, baking powder and mixed spices (if using), and set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugar until creamy and smooth.
4. Add the egg.
5. Mix in the flour mixture and milk.
6. As it comes together add the dried fruit. Mix just until combined, do not over mix.
7. With 2 forks (I don’t get this 2 fork thing) make rock like cakes, 2” apart. Do not smooth.
8. Sprinkle a little sugar on each one and bake for about 12-15 minutes.

Results:  These were very easy to make.  I used cranraisins instead of raisins. I also used pumpkin pie spice mix for the spice. a pinch was not enough. 

Bottom Line: I thought the texture was more like a biscuit. I would make them again if requested.

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