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Method
Make it happen
- 01
Make rough puff by mixing flour, salt, very cold butter and water into dough with butter pieces visible. Roll and fold into thirds four times, chilling as needed; rest 30 minutes.
- 02
Mix currants, brown sugar, melted butter, mixed spice and orange zest. Heat oven to 200°C fan and line two trays.
- 03
Roll pastry to about 3 mm, cut 10 circles, add a spoonful of filling and seal. Turn over and flatten gently; make three short slashes on top.
- 04
Brush with beaten egg, scatter demerara and bake 18–23 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool on racks before eating.