Banbury cake

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (gas mark 6-7) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest and currants.
3. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle about 30 x 20 cm.
4. Cut the pastry into squares of about 10 cm and place a spoonful of filling in the centre of each.
5. Fold the corners into the centre to close, then turn the little parcels over onto the tray, seam side down.
6. Flatten them slightly, make three small cuts on top, then brush with beaten egg mixed with milk.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, until well browned and flaky.
8. Sprinkle with sugar and let cool a little on a rack before serving.