Yorkshire Fat Rascals

Delight in the rustic charm of Yorkshire Fat Rascals, a traditional Northern English treat that’s as whimsical as it is delicious! These golden scone-like buns are absolutely bursting with flavor, thanks to a blend of warm spices, zesty orange, and a medley of currants and sultanas tucked into the rich, buttery dough. Topped with blanched almond “eyes” and glacé cherry “smiles,” they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfectly crisp on the outside and delightfully tender within, these Fat Rascals bake in just 15 minutes, making them an ideal accompaniment to tea or an indulgent snack on a cozy afternoon. Whether you’re drawn to their playful decoration or their irresistible flavor, this quintessentially British recipe will bring a touch of Yorkshire’s historic charm to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 400 grams All-purpose flour
• 120 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 grams Caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Mixed spice
• 100 grams Currants
• 100 grams Sultanas
• 1 orange Zest of an orange
• 2 large Eggs
• 4 tablespoons Whole milk
• 12 whole Blanched almonds
• 6 halved Glacé cherries

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, mixed spice, and caster sugar.

Step 3

Add the unsalted butter to the flour mixture and rub it in with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the currants, sultanas, and orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, lightly beat one egg and the whole milk. Pour this into the dry mixture and stir until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing as this may make the Fat Rascals tough.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until it comes together. Roll or pat the dough out to about 2.5cm (1 inch) thick.

Step 7

Cut out rounds using a 7cm (2.75 inches) cutter or shape by hand. Re-roll any scraps of dough to make additional rounds.

Step 8

Place the rounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart. Decorate each Fat Rascal with two blanched almonds for 'eyes' and half a glacé cherry for the 'mouth,' pressing them gently into the dough.

Step 9

In a small bowl, lightly beat the remaining egg and use a pastry brush to glaze the tops of the Fat Rascals.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature, ideally with a cup of tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1070.1 grams (1070.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3783

Total Fat 126.40g	162%
Saturated Fat 65.60g	328%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 645mg	215%
Sodium 699mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 622.90g	227%
Dietary Fiber 23.10g	83%
Total Sugars 275.20g
Protein 66.80g	134%

Vitamin D 109IU	545%
Calcium 434mg	33%
Iron 25mg	141%
Potassium 2364mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 63.9%