GINGER BISCUITS

30ml /30g peeled and grated fresh ginger

Zest of 1 lemon

150g sugar

110g vegetable lard/Trex

55g butter

1 egg yolk.

5ml vanilla essence

240g flour

2.5ml baking powder

0.5ml salt

 

Serves: 40 cookies approx.

Source: Bianca

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5

In a food processor blend together sugar, lemon zest and ginger.

Add the butter and trex, blend.

Add the egg yolk and vanilla.

Sift together and add dry ingredients, mix. well

Line a baking tray with silcone parchement.

Form into 15g balls ( Don't worry too much about the size), place on the tray with plenty of space to spread, although the cookies should be quite compact.

Bake 10 mins until golden brown.