Welsh Cakes ~ Pice ar y maen

1lb flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch allspice
1 pinch salt
4 oz butter
4 oz lard
7 oz sugar
4 oz seedless raisins
2 eggs, beaten
Milk to mix
Caster sugar to sprinkle

Stir together the flour, baking powder, allspice and salt in a large bowl. Rub in the butter and lard. Add the sugar and raisins. Beat the eggs and add to the mixture, with a little milk, to make a fairly stiff dough. Roll out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch and cut into 2 inch rounds with a pastry cutter. Cook on a greased griddle or heavy based frying pan for about 3 minutes each side until golden brown. Sprinkle with sugar and serve warm.