English Hop Picker's Oast Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl.
2. 2
   Rub in the lard or butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. 3
   Add the sugar and currants before mixing in the lemon juice with the wine, sherry or beer until the dough is soft but not wet.
4. 4
   Roll out thinly and cut into rounds.
5. 5
   Shallow fry in a little oil until golden brown on both sides.
6. 6
   You may deep fry the balls if you wish, but you will probably need to drain them on kitchen paper.
7. 7
   Eat immediately.
8. 8
   For Vegetarian do not use Lard.