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Ingredients1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1 egg 100g dark chocolate, melted |
Handy HintAfter I dipped the bottoms in chocolate I did some icing sugar icing to glaze the tops with as well. Just icing sugar, warm water . Next time I might try adding a bit of egg white to the icing sugar to make the icing thicker. |
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MethodStep 1Place the butter, honey and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until butter melts and mixture comes to the boil. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly. Step 2 Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, ginger, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and cardamom into a large bowl. Add the almonds and stir to combine. Add the egg and the honey mixture and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 1/2 hours to rest. Step 3 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 oven trays with baking paper. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth. Roll out to a 5mm-thick disc. Use a 6cm-diameter heart-shaped pastry cutter to cut out shapes from dough and place on the lined trays, leaving 3cm for spreading. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until biscuits are lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside on trays to cool completely. Step 4 Use a round-bladed knife to spread a little of the melted chocolate on the base of each biscuit and allow to set. 1 egg 100g dark chocolate, melted. Step 1 Place the butter, honey and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until butter melts and mixture comes to the boil. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly. Step 2 Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, ginger, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and cardamom into a large bowl. Add the almonds and stir to combine. Add the egg and the honey mixture and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 1/2 hours to rest. Step 3 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 oven trays with baking paper. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth. Roll out to a 5mm-thick disc. Use a 6cm-diameter heart-shaped pastry cutter to cut out shapes from dough and place on the lined trays, leaving 3cm for spreading. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until biscuits are lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside on trays to cool completely. Step 4 Use a round-bladed knife to spread a little of the melted chocolate on the base of each biscuit and allow to set. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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