EASTER BISCUITS
Ingredients
225g plain flour
2.5ml salt
2.5ml cinnamon
2.5ml mixed spice
115g caster sugar
100g currants or raisins can substitute 25g of mixed peel
1 egg, beaten
TO DECORATE
Milk
Granulated sugar
Serves: 10-12 large biscuits
Source: Four Seasons Cookery
Method
Mix the flour, salt and spices together.
Rub in the butter.
Stir in the sugar, currants/raisins and peel if using. Add the beaten egg and bring together to a soft dough. Use a little milk if dough is stiff.
Chill the dough for about 2 hours, will make it easier to handle.
Heat oven to 200C
Roll out thinly and cut into rounds using the largest cutter you have, place on a lined baking tray, and bake for 15-20 minutes until a light brown colour.
Brush the hot biscuits with a little milk and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Leave to cool.
