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Plain Biscuits ala Carla

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Plain Biscuits ala Carla

What you need:

  •  225g self-raising flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 150g butter
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 1 beaten egg

 What to do:

  1. Put flour and salt in bowl
  2. Rub in the butter til mix is like breadcrumbs
  3. Add sugar *
  4. Add egg and mix to a very soft dough
  5. Knead til smooth on a floured surface.
  6. It is best to leave it to chill for 30 mins before rolling it out.
  7. Roll out and use cutters to create desired shapes
  8. Bake in 180C for 10-12 minutes depending on thickness of  biscuits

 *Choc chips/nuts/currants/smarties can be added at stage 3

*Be careful when removing from baking tray-these harden as they cool-so let them cool for about 5 mins before moving them or they can break. Once cool they harden nicely and are perfect for decorating.

 

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Scottish Shortbread Mix in a Jar

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

What would Christmas be without some genuine Scottish Shortbread to nibble on? Here is a delicious shortbread mix to prepare in advance and give as gifts this Christmas!

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Rich Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar

Friday, December 10th, 2010

This yummy chocolate is just what is needed for the cold Christmas days. Attach some mini Marshmallows to the jar too and make it an even more perfect present!

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3 Bath Salts in a Jar gifts

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

Here’a great gift for those Moms who did so much cooking, baking and decorating for Christmas.  A wonderful way to relax after all the guests have gone home.

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Spiced Walnuts Gift-in-a-Jar

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

People always appreciate gifts that are thoughtful, home made and unique. That is what makes this Gift-in-a-Jar something different and special.

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Handmade Holiday Scrapbooks

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Before going on holiday, make this cute and colourful scrapbook so that you can fill it with your holiday keepsakes and pictures. It makes a great treasure to page through once the holiday is over and is a great way to get kids involved in recording special times for themselves. (more…)

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