Rich Shortbread Biscuits Recipe

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Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexJust Enjoy
CuisineAmericanCourseSnack
SpecialityKids

Ingredients

225 grams (8 oz.) plain flour
115 grams (4oz.) powdered sugar
170 grams (6oz.) margarine or butter, a pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

How to make Rich Shortbread Biscuits

1. Sieve the flour.
2. Cream the margarine and sugar very well until light and creamy.
3. Add the vanilla essence and sieved flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually go on mixing till it forms into a soft dough.
4. Turn the mixture on to a floured board and roll out to about 6 mm. (J") thickness.
5. Stamp into crescents or rounds and put them on a greased baking tin.
6. Bake in a hot oven at 400 °F. for 15 minutes.
7. Cool the biscuits on a tray and then remove.
Variations: (a) Put small pieces of glace cherry or strips of green peel on the top of the biscuits before baking.
(b) Before baking, brush the biscuits with egg-whites or water and cover with coarsely chopped blanched almond or with powdered cashewnut. Sprinkle sugar on top and bake.

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Rich Shortbread Biscuits