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 South African - Spice Biscuits (Cookies)
adapted from A Taste of South Africa by Magdaleen van Wyk
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Description
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Ingredients
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- 2 Pounds Flour
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
- 2 Teaspoons Cream Of Tartar
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 Teaspoon Cloves
- 2 Teaspoons Ginger
- 1 Teaspoon Anise Seed
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1 Cup Butter
- 2 Medium Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Or Orange Peel -- Optional
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Directions
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sift together all dry ingredients, cut in butter, beat eggs with water, add to dry mixture to form a soft dough. add peels (if using) knead well and leave in cool place for 1 hour. form cookies on to baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees or until done.
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Serves
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200
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Time to Make
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0:00
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