Old-Fashioned Sugar Buns

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sultanas
• 1 cup water
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp lemon essence
• 2 cups plain flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbs white sugar to decorate