New Zealand Easter Spice Biscuits Recipe

***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 d strawberries and whipped cream on two biscuits. Stack them and top with a plai n biscuit.

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