English Teacakes (Zwt3)

• 1 34 cups flour, sifted
• 1 12 teaspoons baking powder
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 cup shortening, softened
• 14 cup butter, softened
• 34 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 12 cup citron, chopped
• 12 cup currants or 12 cup raisins
• 1 egg white, slightly beaten
• granulated sugar, for garnish

1. In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, butter, 3/4 cup sugar and egg.
3. Add milk, citron, currants and flour mixture; mix well.
4. Refrigerate dough for easier handling (at least 1 hour).
5. Preheat oven to 400F.
6. Roll dough into balls the size of walnuts.
7. Dip tops in egg white and then sugar.
8. Place, sugared side up, 2-inches apart on greased or parchment lined cookie sheets.
9. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until golden.
10. Cool, then store, tightly covered.

flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, butter, sugar, egg, milk, citron, currants, egg, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/english-teacakes-zwt3-230192 (may not work)