Christmas biscuits with a touch of spice
A GREAT FESTIVE TREAT TO MAKE WITH THE KIDS
Ingredients:
225g Plain flour (or gluten free flours)
1 tsp Baking powder
150g Butter
100g caster sugar
15g soft brown sugar
15g oatbran
good shake of cinnamon, nutmeg and cocoa powder,
pinch of salt
1 beaten egg
splash milk (or substitute with rice, soya or nut milk)
Preparation:
Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, spices into a bowl and add in butter.
Rub into fine mix and then stir in both sugars and the oat bran
Add in the beaten egg and mix into stiff dough adding ina splash of milk if your dough is too dry.
Roll into a ball, clingfilm and leave to chill in the oven for 30 mins before using.
Once chilled roll out and cut 30 + biscuits using the shape and size cutter of your choice.
Bake on a flat baking tray prepared with baking paper or greased. Bake in the centre of a hot oven 180 degrees for c. 12-15 mins till golden.
Cool for 3-4 mins before transferring to a wire rack. Once fully cold store in an airtight container.
