Question:

New Zealand Easter Spice Biscuits

by Guest8062 | 12 years, 9 month(s) ago

New Zealand Easter Spice Biscuits,

Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                                 ***BISCUITS***
  250      grams         self-raising flour
  120      grams         soft brown sugar
    2      teaspoons     spice mixture -- (see below)
    1      pinch              salt
  160      grams         cubed cold butter
                                   ***SPICE MIX***
    2      tablespoons   ground cinnamon
      1/2  teaspoon      ground cardamom
      1/4  teaspoon      ground cloves
      1/4  teaspoon      ground ginger
    1      teaspoon      ground mixed spices
* Mix together and use when required.
Easter Biscuit:  Combine sugar, flour and spice mixture together.  Add the salt
.
Rub in the butter and mix to a firm dough.  Rest in the refrigerator for 24
hours.  Roll dough out on a floured surface and cut to desired shapes and sizes
.
Cook at 160 C for 20-25 minutes.  Leave to cool on baking racks.  Sprinkle with
icing sugar if desired.
Easter Strawberry Shortcakes:  To make Easter strawberry shortcakes place halved
strawberries and whipped cream on two biscuits.  Stack them and top with a plain
biscuit.