*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         New Zealand Easter Spice Biscuits

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Biscuits

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Biscuits:
 250      g             Self-raising flour
 120      g             Soft brown sugar
   2      ts            Spice mixture (see below)
   1      pn            Salt
 160      g             Butter -- cold, cubed
                        Spice Mix:
   2      tb            Ground cinnamon
     1/2  ts            Ground cardamom
     1/4  ts            Ground cloves
     1/4  ts            Ground ginger
   1      ts            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 to 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 2 biscuits. Stack them and top with a plain biscuit.