AFTERNOON TEA CAKES

½ C white sugar

1 ½ C flour

½ tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking powder

½ C butter

½ C currants

2 tbsp. milk

1 egg, beaten

Combine the sugar, flour, salt & baking powder and cut in the butter.  Add the currants.  Combine the milk and egg, add and mix to form a soft dough.  Drop by large spoonfuls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.  Bake at 375°F for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.