Recipe#27163

Title: Easter Spice Biscuits

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New Zealand Easter Spice Biscuits
 
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground mixed spices
250 grams self-raising flour
120 grams soft brown sugar
2 teaspoons spice mixture
1 pinch salt
160 grams cubed cold butter
For spice mixture, combine cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger and
mixed spices.
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 halved strawberries and whipped cream on two biscuits.  Stack
them and top with a plain biscuit.