Anne's ginger and orange cherubs
Anne Aitkin has earned herself a place as a finalist after bringing us her blissful biscuits complete with fruity faces!
Makes 12
Ingredients:
125g plain flour125g self raising flour125g unsalted butterA pinch of salt1 tsp baking powder90g golden caster sugarZest 1 large orange, coarsely chopped1 heaped tsp ground ginger1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg50g crystallised ginger, chopped50g raisins50g ready soaked stoned dried apricots, chopped4 tbsp double cream1 large egg, beaten- reserve a small amount for glazingTo decorate - 6 glace cherries, halved plus raisins or currants
Method:
Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas4 and grease 2 baking sheets.
Sieve the flours and baking powder into a large bowl and rub in the butter. Add the salt, sugar and spices and mix well.
Stir in the orange zest, ginger, raisins and apricots and stir until well combined.
Make a well in the centre of the dry mix and add the cream and egg.
Stir until a dough starts to form then gently knead with the hands until the dough is formed.
Cut into 12 pieces (approx 60g per portion) and roll into a ball.
Place on a baking tray and flatten gently with the palm of the hand.
Brush with the beaten egg and decorated with 1/2 cherry for the nose and raisins or currants for the eyes and mouth (children love this part).
Bake for 15 mins until golden brown.
Enjoy warm from the oven with butter or thick cream and jam!
Great for lunch boxes too, or simply on their own for a little treat.
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