Almond Shortbread Biscuits
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Shortbread-like biscuits -- This recipe was given to my Great Aunt when she lived in Scotland, by a friend who worked in a bakery in Leven Fife. It is based on the standard short bread recipe.
Ingredients
| 4 | ounces |
butter
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| 2 | ounces |
margarine
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| 8 | ounces |
brown sugar
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| 3 ¼ | cups |
all-purpose flour
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| ¾ | cup |
almonds
flaked |
* |
| 1 | small |
eggs
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Directions
Rub butter and margarine into the flour. Add sugar, beaten egg and almonds. Knead the mixture thoroughly.
Form mixture into an oblong shape about two inches square at the end. Wrap in silver foil and leave in the refrigerator over night.
Cut into ⅛ inch-thick slices using a serrated knife. Place on greased baking sheet and cook for 10 to 15 minutes at 350℉ (180℃).
Glaze with sweet cream and sprinkle with fresh lemon zest if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 42g (1.5 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 81939% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g
55%
Saturated Fat 17g
83%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 100mg
33%
Sodium 342mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
38%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Sugars g
Protein
24g
Vitamin A 25%
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Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 6%
•
Iron 31%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
