Maidstone Biscuits
Puff pastry is spread with a nutty, lemon mixture before being rolled up to bake. Best eaten warm.Crisp and light, these crunchy little biscuits include almond pieces to give a pleasant bite. Scented rose water is an unusual flavouring which was popular with the Tudors.
Ingredients
- 4 oz butter
- 4 oz caster sugar
- 5 oz plain flour
- 1 tsp rose water
- 2 oz blanched almonds chopped
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Fold in the flour, rose water and almonds, and mix to make a stiff dough.
- Place in small heaps on a floured baking sheet. Bake at 180°C (350°F) mark 4 for 12 - 15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
Calories: 117 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 14 mg
Sodium: 46 mg
Potassium: 31 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 6 g
Vitamin A: 158 IU
Calcium: 10 mg
Iron: 1 mg