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Rock Cakes from Harry Potter (Rock Buns)
This recipe for Rock Cakes yields small, biscuit-like buns characterized by their rough, uneven texture and studded with currants or golden raisins for bursts of sweetness. They have a lightly spiced base with a tender yet crumbly bite, making them suitable as a nostalgic treat or teatime snack reminiscent of the Harry Potter series.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings:
24
rock cakes
Calories:
71 kcal
Course:
Bread, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
British, Scottish
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tick butter
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup currants or golden raisins (Sultanas)
- 1 egg
- 2 ½ oz milk
- ⅛ tsp mixed spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (215°C).
- Line cookie sheets with silicone baking sheets or parchment paper.
- Sift the flour, baking powder (and mixed spice, if using) and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar until creamy and smooth. Add the egg. Next, mix in the sifted flour and milk. As it comes together, add the dried fruit.
- Mix just until combined. Do not over mix.
- With two forks, make "rock-like" cookies on the tray about 2" apart. They should not be smooth.
- Sprinkle with a little sugar and bake in the upper part of the oven for about 12 minutes. (It could range from 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your oven.)
- Remove from tray and place on cooling rack. When cool, enjoy the fruits of your labor.
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Notes
- Use quality butter and fresh currants or golden raisins for better flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to preserve the crumbly, rough texture characteristic of rock cakes.
- Sprinkle sugar on top before baking to add a subtle crunchy sweetness.
- Bake at a high temperature for a short time to develop a golden crust while maintaining moisture inside.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
54mg
(2%)
Potassium
24mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 rock cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.