Ingredients:
1 1/2 c Good butter
2 lb Flour
1 3/4 c Brown sugar
1 lb Almonds,blanched-cut fine
16 Eggs
4 lb Raisins
2 Nutmeg,grated
4 lb Currants-same of the mace
1 lb Mixed peel
1/2 pt Brandy
1 tb Lemon essence
Preparation:
Cream butter and sugar well, add the beaten yolks, then the stiffly beaten egg whites. Put all fruits and nuts together, rub with some of the 2 pounds of flour. Beat well, then add nuts and brandy. I make just half of this recipe and I put in a very small teaspoon of soda. Bake slowly.
