SHORT BREAD BISCUITS / SHORT BREAD COOKIES




SHORT BREAD BISCUITS
Makes 20 or more depending on the size
Ingredients

200 grams flour                     
150 grams butter
50 grams sugar                      
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
A pinch of salt                         
A pinch of baking powder


Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together into a bowl. Rub in the butter till the mixture looks like breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and knead till a smooth ball of dough is formed. (Do not add any water). Roll out the dough to about 2 cm thickness with a rolling pin. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and place the rolled out dough on it. Crimp the edges with the back of a fork and prick the dough all over. Sprinkle powdered sugar. Bake in a slow oven for about 45 minutes. Remove when baked and cut into squares