BIRD CAKE

You will need:

Bacon fat, lard or meat dripping Raisins, sultanas, apples or pears, finely chopped A handful of bread crumbs Grated Cheese Yoghurt Pots or margarine Tubs

Empty the Suet or Lard into a saucepan and heat. Add the ingredients and mix thoroughly then add the flour or bread crumbs to thicken the mixture.

Turn the heated mix into yogurt pots or small margarine tubs. Push a twig or knotted piece of string into the mixture and leave in a cool place to harden.Turn out the bird cake and tie to a tree or bird table.