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Fluffywelshsheep

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Near Stirling, Central Scotland
scrummy biscuits ~Simple Easter Biscuits
« on: March 24, 2009, 04:11:14 pm »
Just made these http://cookit.e2bn.org/recipes/141-simple-easter-biscuits.html
but used a free sample pack of museli instead of the currants
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Simple Easter Biscuits


3 oz (85 g) sugar
• 3 oz (85 g) butter
• 1 egg yolk
• 1½ oz (45 g) currants (optional) I  uses a sample pack of museli i got in the post
• ½ teaspoon mixed spice
• 6 oz (170 g) plain flour
• Small amount of milk (if required)
• A pinch of salt

1oz = 28.35
Making and cooking it
Always wash your hands before preparing food Always wash your hands before preparing food.

   1. Cream together the sugar and butter
   2. Beat in the egg and add, a little at a time, the fruit (optional) and other dry ingredients.
   3. Mix to a stiff dough, using a little milk if necessary.
   4. Roll out on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
   5. Prick all over (using fork)
   6. Cut into rounds using a 4 inch round crinkly biscuit cutter (or the top of a cup if no cutters are available).
   7. Grease a baking tray
   8. Bake in a moderate over 400°F/Gas Mark 6 for about 20 minutes until they are lightly coloured.
   9. Take out of the oven and place on a wire rack until cold and crisp.

flipflopper

  • Joined Mar 2009
  • Where my kids need to be
Re: scrummy biscuits ~Simple Easter Biscuits
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2009, 09:14:17 pm »
have you dunked them in a hot mug of tea??

Do they stay firm  :P

I only eat dunkable biscuits  8)

Fluffywelshsheep

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Near Stirling, Central Scotland
Re: scrummy biscuits ~Simple Easter Biscuits
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2009, 04:31:28 pm »
I would say they are dunkable, still got a little left so gona coat them in some chocolate.


 

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