Ingredients 2 teacups ( 250g ) plain flour 1 level tsp salt 1 level tbsp fine granulated sugar 2 level tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp softened butter 1 small egg, beaten 120ml milkMethod Mix the flour, salt, sugar and sesame seeds together in a mixing bowl.
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STAR SHORTBREAD Ingredients 220g butter 110g caster sugar 2 tsp grated lemon rindSifted ingredients ( combined ) 220g plain flour 110g rice flour 1 / 2 tsp baking powder 1 small egg, beaten to glaze Multi-coloured sugar dredgees, for decorationMethod Line cookie trays with non-stick parchment.
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COFFEE BISCUITS 375g butter, diced 200g castor sugar 2 medium egg yolks 2 tbsps condensed milk 2 tbsps instant coffee granules, blended in a coffee mill until powder fine 500g plain flour and 1 tsp baking poweder, sifted together Chocolate rice for decoration Method Line cookie trays with non-stick parchment.
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.. TX : EGGLESS BUTTER CAKE 175g butter or margarine 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp vanilla essence 125g castor sugar 150ml UHT or fresh milk 225g plain flour and 1 tbsp baking powder, sifted together Method Grease the sides and line base of a 16cm square cake tin with greased baking paper.
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Curried Savoury Crisps ( Tahi Tikus ) Ingredients 2 level teacups ( 250g ) plain flour 2 level tsp salt 2 level tsp curry or chilli powder 2-3 sprigs curry leaves 3 cloves garlic, finely ground Approx . 200ml medium-strength coconut milk Oil for fryingMethod Mix flour, salt and curry powder together in a bowl.
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TROPICAL FRUIT LOAF Ingredients 75g preserved papaya, chopped 75g preserved pineapple, chopped 75g preserved mango, chopped 120g almonds, chopped 120g butter 350g sugar 500ml boiling water 2 eggs, lightly beaten 250g plain flour, sifted 250g wholemeal plain flour 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda Method Combine the preserved fruits, butter, sugar and boiling water in a large bowl.
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TROPICAL FRUIT LOAF Ingredients 75g preserved papaya, chopped 75g preserved pineapple, chopped 75g preserved mango, chopped 120g almonds, chopped 120g butter 350g sugar 500ml boiling water 2 eggs, lightly beaten 250g plain flour, sifted 250g wholemeal plain flour 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda Method Combine the preserved fruits, butter, sugar and boiling water in a large bowl.
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ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH YOGHURT DIP Ingredients for fritters 750g zucchini, grated 1 medium-sized onion, grated 1 / 2 cup plain flour 3 eggs lightly beaten 1 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped salt and black pepper to taste Method for Fritters Mix all of the above ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
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2 tbsp plain flour 600ml vegetable or fresh chicken stock 150ml low-fat milk 1 tbsp dry sherry, optional 120ml single cream 4 rashers rindless bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped, optional Salt & pepper Parsley to garnish Method Melt butter in a large saucepan and fry onion, garlic and mushroom until soft . Sprinkle over flour and stir.
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2 tbsp plain flour 600ml vegetable or fresh chicken stock 150ml low-fat milk 1 tbsp dry sherry, optional 120ml single cream 4 rashers rindless bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped, optional Salt & AMP; pepper Parsley to garnish Method Melt butter in a large saucepan and fry onion, garlic and mushroom until soft . Sprinkle over flour and stir.
