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Dessert

Figgie 'obbin (Cornish Raisin Pastry)

10 minutes

| Cuisine of the UK Figgie 'obbin, also called figgie hobbin, is an old Cornish recipe. It is good served hot with clotted cream, burnt cream, or baked custard; or cold with tea or coffee or cocoa.

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Ingredients

  • 2 parts by weight of self raising flour (or plain flour plus baking powder)
  • 2 parts by weight of raisins (and/or sultanas if desired)
  • 1 part by weight (i.e. half the weight of the flour in total) of a 50/50 mix of suet and other fat
  • Water or milk

Method

  1. Rub the suet, fat, and flour together.
  2. Mix in the raisins, and add enough water or milk to make a stiff dough.
  3. Roll out to about 1 inch thick. Press gently into a prepared shallow baking tin or dish.
  4. Bake in a hot oven for about 35–45 minutes.