"Basic Biscuit Dough is a great recipe to have in your repertoire. Here I use it as a base & give ideas for add-ins like nuts, fruit, citrus zest & spices...."
INGREDIENTS
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225 g self raising flour
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1 pinch salt
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150 g butter
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100 g caster sugar
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1 egg (beaten)
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50 g currants, sultanas or raisins (chopped if large)
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50 g glace cherries (chopped)
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50 g desiccated coconut
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50 g nuts e.g. walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans (finely chopped)
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50 g ground almonds
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50 g seeds e.g. sesame, poppy, chia
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50 g chocolate (finely chopped)
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3 tsp lemon, orange or lime zest (finely grated)
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2-3 tsp spices e.g. cinnamon, ginger, mixed spice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp almond extract
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1 egg white (beaten)
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caster sugar