SHORTBREAD-1(B)          USENET Cookbook          SHORTBREAD-1(B)

ALMOND SHORTBREAD BISCUITS

     SHORTBREAD-1 - Shortbread-like biscuits

     This recipe was given to my Great Aunt when she lived in
     Scotland, by a friend who worked in a bakery in Leven Fife.
     It is based on the standard short bread recipe.

INGREDIENTS (20 biscuits)
     4 oz      butter
     2 oz      margarine
     8 oz      soft brown sugar
     3 1/4 cups
               plain flour
     3/4 cup   flaked almonds
     1         small egg

PROCEDURE
          (1)  Rub butter and margarine into the flour.

          (2)  Add sugar, beaten egg and almonds.

          (3)  Knead the mixture thoroughly.

          (4)  Form mixture into an oblong shape about two inches
               square at the end.

          (5)  Wrap in silver foil and leave in the refrigerator
               over night.

          (6)  Cut into about 1/8-inch-thick slices using a ser-
               rated knife.

          (7)  Place on greased baking sheet and cook for 10-15
               minutes at 350 deg. F.

RATING
     Difficulty: easy to moderate.  Time: 10 minutes preparation,
     overnight wait, 15 minutes baking.  Precision: measure the
     ingredients.

CONTRIBUTOR
     Martin Prime
     Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK
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