225 g. (8 oz.) plain flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sugar (optional)
50 g. (2 oz.) butter
Grated rind of 1/2 a lemon
50 g. (2 oz.) sultanas
125 ml. (4 fl. oz.) milk
1 egg

Preheat oven to 220 degrees C (425 degrees F). Sift flour, baking powder and sugar, if used, into a bowl, then rub in the butter until mixture is like bread crumbs. Add lemon rind and sultanas.

Beat the milk and egg together; reserve 2-3 tablespoons. Gradually stir the rest into the mixture with a knife until it forms a soft dough. Lightly knead on a floured surface until smooth.

Roll into an oblong about 2.5 cm. (1 inch) thick and cut out 7.5 cm. (2 1/2 inch) rounds. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and leave to stand 10-15 minutes. Dust with flour or glaze with egg and milk. Bake 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes before serving.