Flour, 1 lb.;
Butter, ½ lb.;
Sugar, ¾ lb.;
Currants, ½ lb.;
Eggs, 4;
Cinnamon, 1 teaspoonful;
Baking soda, ½ teaspoonful;
½ a Lemon.
Mix together one pound of flour, half a pound of butter, three quarters of a pound of sugar, half a pound of currants (well washed), four eggs, one teaspoonful of cinnamon, half a teaspoonful of soda dissolved in hot water, half a lemon (squeezed and the rind grated). Line the bake-pans with buttered paper; drop the mixture upon it, and bake quickly.