Dad's Singing Hinnie

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar into mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Rub in the lard with fingertips until mixture resembles crumbs.

4. 4

   Stir in raisins and candied orange peel.

5. 5

   Stir in milk, adding enough to make soft, slightly sticky dough.

6. 6

   Turn dough onto floured board and shape into round loaf about two inches thick.

7. 7

   Work dough lightly or it will be tough.

8. 8

   Turn loaf floured side up and set on lightly greased baking sheet.

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   Bake at 400 degrees until browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (about 20 minutes).

10. 10

    Cool on a rack.

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    Just before serving, slice and spread with butter.

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    TIP: Lard gives more flavor, but shortening makes a lighter bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.