New Zealand Easter Spice Biscuits

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New Zealand Easter Spice Biscuits



Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00



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***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

halve

d

strawberries and whipped cream on two biscuits. Stack them and top with a

plai

n

biscuit.