Today I had intended to make the above mentioned cookies,unfortunately I discovered that I was out of cardamom owing to the fact that I habitually chew the blessed stuff,try it ,it's lovely. Nothing daunted I made lemon shortbread instead but here is the recipe for cardamom and orange biscuits all the same, confused,join the club!
Oven to 180oC
6 green cardamom pods
8 oz unsalted butter plus extra for greasing
2 eggs
5 oz caster sugar
1 large orange
11 oz plain flour
pinch of salt
Open the cardamom pods and remove the black seeds. Grind the seeds using a pestle and mortar or a good bash with a rolling pin then push through a metal sieve on to a small plate
Cream the butter until soft then add the sugar and cream together until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the eggs and the orange zest. Sift the flour with the salt,add the cardamom and then slowly work the in the flour to form a dough.
Divide in to two sausage shapes about 2” in diameter. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm.
Cut the the dough into quarter inch rounds and lay on a greased baking sheet then bake in the oven for ten minutes. Remove from the tray with a spatula to a flat surface until crisp an cool. Store in and air tight container.
These biscuits are delicious eaten alone or serve with iced cream, even better serve with iced cream and caramelised orange segments.
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