Dundee Biscuits
Scotland is famous for rich, mouth-wateringly short biscuits, and these are no exception. A scattering of almonds on top adds interest but otherwise the biscuits rely on good, simple ingredients, like butter and egg, for their wholesome flavour.
Ingredients
- 8 oz plain flour
- 4 oz butter diced
- 2 oz caster sugar
- 1 egg separated
- 2 oz flaked almonds chopped
Instructions
- Put the flour in a bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and mix well, then stir in the egg yolk to bind the mixture together.
- Knead lightly, then roll out on a lightly floured surface until about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick. Prick with a fork, then cut out 5 cm (2 inch) rounds with a plain cutter.
- Place the rounds on greased baking sheets, brush with the egg white and sprinkle with the almonds. Bake at 170°C (325°F) mark 3 for 25 -30 minutes, until pale golden brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Calories: 90 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 16 mg
Sodium: 35 mg
Potassium: 29 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 2 g
Vitamin A: 123 IU
Calcium: 9 mg
Iron: 1 mg