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Plain Coconut Biscuits




Source of Recipe


cookitsimply


List of Ingredients




3 cups (330 g) plain flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 - 1/2 cup (75-100 g) butter or margarine
1/4 cup (4 Tbls) 50 g caster sugar (superfine granulated)
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg yolk
flour for rolling out
fat for greasing
2 oz (50 g) desiccated coconut




Recipe



1. Heat the oven to moderate, 180°C, Gas 4.

2. Mix the flour and salt together. Rub in the fat, stir in the sugar, desiccated coconut and baking powder.

3. Bind to a stiff paste with the egg yolk.

4. Knead well and roll out just under 1cm thick on a lightly floured surface.

5. Cut into rounds with a 5cm cutter.

6. Re-roll and re-cut any trimmings.

7. Place on a greased baking sheet.

8. Prick the top of each biscuit in 2 or 3 places.

9. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until firm to the touch and pale golden brown.

10. As soon as the biscuits are cooked, brush with warm jam glaze and sprinkle with coconut.