Milk Biscuit Men
Makes 12
150g plain flour, sifted
100g plain wholemeal flour, sifted
50g ground almonds
2 tsp baking powder
half tsp salt
60g caster sugar
50g slightly salted butter, diced
1 tsp vanilla essence
200ml milk
Pre-heat the oven to 200C, 180 C fan, 400 F, gas Mark 6.
Sift flours, ground almonds, baking powder, salt and 50g sugar into a food processor bowl. Add the diced butter and pulse the processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Mix together the vanilla essence and milk. Gradually add the milk until a soft dough is formed. You may not need all the milk.
Turn out on to a slightly floured board and lightly knead for 30 seconds.
Roll to about 3mm thickness and cut with a floured ‘gingerbread man’ cutter.
Place on a baking sheet lined with non-stick parchment. Brush biscuits with the remaining milk and sprinkle with remaining caster sugar.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
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