March 2016 – German Biscuits

Ingredients
300 g plain flour
200 g butter
100 g sugar
1 med egg
Oven 180 C or Gas Mark 4
Method
- Rub the flour, butter and sugar together, add the egg and bring together until it forms a soft dough.
- Place in the fridge for 20 minutes to rest the pastry.
- Cut into 2.5 inch disks and place on a baking sheet.
- Prick the biscuits with a fork and bake in the oven for 10/12 mins
- (Do not let the biscuits colour too much as they become bitter if overcooked)
- Sandwich the biscuits together using a small quantity of Jam
- Suggested toppings :- icing with a glace cherry or Jam and coconut