Mix the flour , spice and salt together in a large bowl

Rub in the butter.

Add the sugar and currants and stir well

Pour the egg mixture in and mix until you have a stiff dough

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured board until about 5mm thick

Cut out rounds with a pastry cutter

Heat a flat griddle pan or heavy frying pan ( I used my Aldi electric griddle ) over a medium heat until hot and grease with a little butter

Cook the cakes for about 3 to 4 minutes each side, until they are golden brown and have risen slightly

Sprinkle with a little caster sugar and serve warm