Scotch Bun
2 lbs. raisins
1 lb. currants
¹⁄₂ lb. orange peel
¹⁄₄ lb. lemon peel
¹⁄₄ lb. chopped sweet almonds
¹⁄₂ oz. ground cloves, cinnamon and ginger
¹⁄₂ lb. butter
2¹⁄₂ lbs. twice risen dough
Divide the dough into two parts. With one part mix the fruit, butter and spices thoroughly. Line a buttered tin with half of the plain dough. Put over it the dough mixed with fruit, and cover with the rest of the plain dough. Brush over with the yolk of an egg. Bake in a moderate oven.