Fruit Teacakes

These teacakes are best served toasted with butter and jam mmm...

1lb Strong Plain Flour
2oz Lard
7g Sachet of instant yeast
1tsp Salt
1/2 pint lukewarm Milk
1 Egg
2oz Sugar
2oz Mixed Dried Fruit

Rub lard into flour, add yeast, then all other ingredients except fruit.
Knead to a soft dough, then fold in fruit.
Put in bowl, cover and leave in warm place until double in size.

Knead gently and divide into 4" rounds.
Prick with a fork, and leave to rise for 30 mins.
Bake Gas 7 for 15-20 mins.
Cool on wire rack

Enjoy!