New Zealand Easter Spice Biscuits
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
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.
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