GARIBALDI BISCUITS

Garibaldi Biscuits image

Provided by Doreen Randal

Categories Breads

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ounces currants or 2 ounces other dried fruit
1 pinch salt
1 ounce butter
4 ounces self rising flour
1 ounce sugar
milk, to mix

Steps:

Chop dried fruit (currants, raisins, sultanas or a mixture). Put flour and sugar into a bowl and rub in the butter lightly with the finger tips until no lumps remain, then stir in the sugar.
Add 1-2 Tbs milk to give a stiff dough and turn this on to a floured board.
Pat lightly into shape and roll out very evenly to 1/8 inches thick, keeping the dough a regular shape, then cut in half.
Sprinkle one half evenly with chopped fruit and cover with the other piece of dough.
Lightly flour the board and roll the mixture again until 1/8 inches thick,.
keeping as square as possible.
Trim the edges and cut into squares or triangles and bake on a greased tray in mod. hot oven @ 400°F for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 878, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 1813.7, Carbohydrate 155.2, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 66.7, Protein 13.9