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                  Almond Shortbread Biscuits (Scottish)

Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  6       oz           Flour
  2       oz           Cornflour
  5       oz           Butter
  1       oz           Ground almonds
  3       oz           Caster sugar

 Set oven to 350°F or Mark 4. Grease a baking sheet.
 Cream the butter in a mixing bowl. Sift together the
 flour and cornflour and add, with the almonds and
 sugar, to the butter. Work the ingredients together
 with the hands. Turn out on to a very lightly floured
 surface and finish kneading until the dough is smooth.
 Roll the dough into two rounds each 1/4 inch thick.
 Prick well with a fork and mark each circle into six
 triangles. Transfer to the baking sheet. Bake for
 about 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before
 cutting and then place on a wire rack to finish
 cooling.

 From the booklet Scottish Teatime Recipes

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