Lardy Cake

This recipe has been in my family for at least 4 generations, since at least the 1870s. It is recommended that it be served hot, with real butter. The amount of honey is a guess - the original recipe said "Honey to drizzle" but didn't give a quantity.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2  ounces  lard
• 2  ounces currants or 2  ounces raisins
• 12  ounces  bread dough (white)
• 2  ounces caster sugar
• 1  pinch nutmeg
• 1⁄4 cup honey

Directions

1. Roll out the dough to an oblong.
2. Spread on Lard and sprinkle with Sugar, nutmeg and Currants.
3. Roll up like a Swiss roll and place on oiled cookie sheet with rim.
4. Cover and let rise for about 15 minutes.
5. Brush with Honey and bake at 375F for 35 to 40 minutes.