Shortbread Biscuits

Ingredients

• Quarter of a pound of Flour
• Two ounces of Butter
• Three ounces of Sugar
• Half an ounce of Candied Peel
• One Egg

Method

1. 1

   Rub the butter into the flour.

2. 2

   Add the sifted sugar, finely minced candied peel and well-beaten egg.

3. 3

   Make into a light paste, roll out on a floured board into a thin sheet.

4. 4

   Cut into rounds with a cutter or wine glass.

5. 5

   Place upon fine white paper and bake in a moderate oven.

6. 6

   When cold store in boxes.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Easy dishes for small incomes, or, The housewife's guide to practical cookery (1906) by E. M. Buchan, page 39. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

SHORTBREAD BISCUITS Ingredients : Quarter of a pound of Flour Two ounces of Butter Three ounces of Sugar Half an ounce of Candied Peel One Egg

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