Violet Biscuits
These dainty biscuits have the flavour of violets suffused through them.
- 180 grams flour
- 140 grams softened butter
- 3 tbsp violet syrup
- 60 grams unrefined sugar
- 40 grams white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp powdered almond paste
- Several crystallised (candied) violets for decoration
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Reheat the oven to 180ºC/250ºF. Cover or grease the baking sheet/tray.
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Mix the softened butter, unrefined and white sugar and the almond paste together in the mixing bowl.
- Add the egg, violet syrup and baking powder. Combine.
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Divide the dough into small teaspoon sized amounts. Arrange on the baking sheet.
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Add a crystallised violet to the top of each biscuit.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
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Remove from the oven. Allow to cool slightly. These can be eaten warm or cold.