SEDGEMOOR EASTER BISCUITS
These Easter cakes are from Sedgemoor in Somerset, in the southwest of England. A kind of cross between a scone and shortbread, and liberally studded with currants, they are meant to be nibbled alongside chocolate Easter eggs. And whether they are made at home or bought in a bakery, tradition has it that they should be bundled in threes and tied with ribbon, to represent the Holy Trinity.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories brunch, easy, lunch, dessert
Time 40m
Yield 18 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place currants in small bowl, add brandy and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment.
- Place flours and salt in mixer. Mix briefly on low speed to blend. Dice butter, add to mixer bowl and mix on low speed until blended with flour to make a crumbly mixture. Whisk sugar and spices together and add to mixer. Mix on low. Add egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, currants and brandy, and mix on low just until clumps of dough start to form. Turn dough out on work surface. Knead briefly to smooth.
- Roll out about 3/8-inch thick. Use a 2 1/2-inch-round cutter, preferably fluted, to cut rounds. Reroll scraps. Place rounds on baking sheet. Bake about 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a rack. Mix confectioners' sugar with milk and remaining vanilla, and brush on warm cookies. When glaze has set, brush on a second coat. Allow to cool completely. If desired, wrap in packages of three and tie with pastel ribbon.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 142, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 71 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Bhuwan Rawal
[email protected]These biscuits were a disappointment. They were dry and flavorless.
Khuki Aktar
[email protected]These biscuits were the perfect addition to my Easter brunch. They were light, fluffy, and delicious.
Raael Jahan
[email protected]I loved the flavor of these biscuits, but they were a bit too dry.
Alikhan Ali
[email protected]These biscuits were a bit too dense for my taste.
Akbar Popal
[email protected]These biscuits were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Bilal Billo
[email protected]I made these biscuits for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
joylee daniel
[email protected]These biscuits were a little too crumbly for my taste.
Yamuna Nearly
[email protected]I've tried many different scone recipes, but these are by far the best. They're so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.
Abrielle Tyler
[email protected]These biscuits were delicious! The perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
ZrX SaBbIr
[email protected]I love how easy these biscuits are to make! They're perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
Addai Emmanuel
[email protected]These biscuits were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
TJ Dash
[email protected]I've made these biscuits several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so light and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Juliana Diana
[email protected]These biscuits were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
James Adamson (STIMEY)
[email protected]The biscuits turned out so fluffy and flavorful! I was really impressed with how easy they were to make.
Md moslem
[email protected]These biscuits were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and had a delicious, slightly sweet flavor. I will definitely be making these again.