Fruit Slice/Slab Aka Flea Cemetery

Name: Fruit Slice/Slab Aka Flea Cemetery
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 750 g plain flour; 1 pinch salt; 225 g margarine or 225 g shortening; 250 g butter; 250 g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling if required; 1 egg, beaten; 550 g currants; 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice; 5 teaspoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons custard powder, mixed with a little water to form a thick, smooth paste

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"A delicious treat made with two layers of buttery pastry, filled with moist spiced currants. Can be served warm out of the oven or cold. This can be found in most Bakers in Scotland. The ingredients for the filling are all heaped tsp...."

INGREDIENTS

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750 g plain flour

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1 pinch salt

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225 g margarine or 225 g shortening

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250 g butter

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250 g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling if required

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1 egg, beaten

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550 g currants

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1 teaspoon ground mixed spice

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5 teaspoons granulated sugar

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2 teaspoons custard powder, mixed with a little water to form a thick, smooth paste

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