Squeaky clean hands at the ready – give them a scrub with some carbolic fragranced Lifebuoy soap!

Sieve the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl, then lightly rub in the fat with your fingertips.

Add the chopped dried fruit and sugar. Mix well.

Warm the milk to a tepid temperature, then add a spoonful at a time. Stir with a knife until thoroughly combined and starts to form a nice sticky dough. Finish off with your hand until the bowl is clean. Transfer to a floured surface.

Knead lightly and roll out to the size of a tea plate, and score with a knife as to mark 8 slices.

Lightly grease the griddle, “girdle”, or frying pan and heat at the lowest setting. Wait for a couple of minutes, then gently transfer the dough round onto your chosen pan.

Cook each side until well risen and dark brown (not burnt!). It can roughly take 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or even a tad longer.

Serve hot with butter and jam, or clotted cream and freshly sliced strawberries.