New Zealand Easter Spice Biscuits

* Exported from MasterCook *

New Zealand Easter Spice Biscuits

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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
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strawberries and whipped cream on two biscuits. Stack them and top with a plai
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biscuit.