Almond Biscuits
Source of Recipe
Internet
List of Ingredients
1 1/3 cup (5 1/2 oz) plain flour
1/2 cup (2 oz) ground almonds
1/4 tsp salt
1 stick (8 tbsp) 4 oz butter or margarine
1/2 - 2/3 cup caster sugar (superfine granulated)
1 egg yolk or 1/2 beaten egg
flour for rolling out
fat for greasing
caster sugar (superfine granulated) for dredging (optional)
Recipe
1. Heat the oven to moderate, 180�C, Gas 4.
2. Mix the flour, almonds and salt together.
3. Beat the fat until soft, add the sugar, and cream until light and fluffy.
4. Beat the egg into the creamed mixture.
5. Fold in the flour, using a knife and then the fingers.
6. On a lightly floured surface, knead lightly and roll out to 5 mm-1 cm thick.
7. Cut into rounds with a 6 cm cutter.
8. Re-roll and re-cut any trimmings.
9. Prick the surface of the biscuits in 2 or 3 places with a fork.
10. Place on a well-greased baking sheet.
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
12. Leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
13. When cold, sandwich the biscuits together in pairs with jam and dredge with icing sugar.
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