Make the dough

• Rub the butter into the flour, baking powder and salt until crumbly.
• Stir in the sugar and currants, then add the egg and milk to bring it together into a soft dough.

Roll and cut

• Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 5 mm thick.
• Cut out rounds with a cookie cutter.

Cook the cakes

• Cook the rounds in a lightly greased pan over medium heat until golden on both sides.

Cool and serve

• Transfer to a rack to cool, then dust with sugar if you like.