Empire Biscuits (a/k/a Cookies to non-Brits) |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe is basically a shortbread recipe and a slow oven is necessary so the biscuits cook firmly and don't crumble. Ingredients:
8 ounces plain flour |
3 ounces caster sugar |
6 ounces butter |
fruit jam, for sandwich filling |
icing, to decorate |
cherries, halves to decorate |
Directions:
1. Mix flour and sugar in a bowl, rub in the butter.
2. Knead well to form a smooth paste.
3. Roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut out round shapes with pastry cutters.
4. Place on a greased baking tray.
5. Cook in a slow 300°- 325° degree oven for about 30 minutes.
6. Once cooled, sandwich 2 biscuits together with strawberry or raspberry jam.
7. Decorate top with icing and half a cherry.
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