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Ingredients

• ⅞ kilogram currants
• ½ kilogram raisins
• ½ kilogram sultanas
• ½ kilogram plain flour
• ¼ kilogram caster sugar
• ¼ kilogram mixed peel
• ¼ kilogram ground almonds
• 14 grams cinnamon
• 14 grams ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 egg (beaten)
• buttermilk (or milk soured with lemon juice)
• 340 grams plain flour
• 85 grams margarine (hard)
• 85 grams lard
• 28 grams caster sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• water