Burn O'Vat Rock Cakes recipe

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 200C/400F/gas 6.

2. 2

   Sift the flour and mixed spice into a mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Add the diced butter and rub into the flour until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.

4. 4

   Stir in the sugar and dried fruit with a wooden spoon.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg with the milk until combined, then stir just enough into the fruit mixture to bind to a very firm, stiff dough - it's important that the dough holds its shape, but if there are dry crumbs at the bottom of the bowl and the dough won't stick together, add more milk, a teaspoon at a time.

6. 6

   Divide the dough into 10 and spoon on to the prepared baking tray in heaped peaky mounds (to look like rocks), spaced well apart.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with the demerara sugar.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cakes are a good golden brown and firm to the touch.

9. 9

   Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

10. 10

    Eat warm or at room temperature, the same day.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.