RECIPES

CHEDDAR CHEESE BISCUITS

Makes 30

INGREDIENTS

150g butter, softened

¾cup Cheddar cheese, finely grated ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1¼ cups/ 190g plain flour, sifted

¼ teaspsoon smoked paprika 1 egg, lightly beaten

Extra flour, for kneading Sea salt, sprinkling

Smoked paprika, for sprinkling

METHOD

1.Pre-heat oven to 180ºC.

2.Assemble mixer using scraper beater.

3.Using Creaming/Beating setting, cream butter for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.

4.Using Light Mixing setting, add cheeses, mix until just combined, about 20 to 30 seconds.

5.Using Folding/Kneading setting, mix in flour and paprika until ingredients are well combined, about 30 to 40 seconds.

6.Turn out mixture onto a lightly floured board and knead gently to form a round ball.

7.Roll out dough to 5mm thickness. Cut into rounds using a sharp 4cm round biscuit cutter.

8.Place biscuit rounds onto lightly greased baking trays, sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese and lightly dust with sweet paprika if desired. Allow 3cm spaces for spreading.

9.Bake for 15-18 minutes or until cooked and golden brown.

10.Cool biscuits on trays for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

SCOTTISH OATCAKES

Makes 30

INGREDIENTS

1 cup/150g plain flour

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

2 cups/ 250g oat bran

1 cup quick cook oats

½cup caster sugar 180g butter, melted

1 x 60g egg, lightly beaten

METHOD

1.Pre-heat oven to 180ºC.

2.Assemble mixer using scraper beater.

3.Using Folding/Kneading setting mix flour, soda, oat bran and caster sugar together setting until well combined, about 30 to 40 seconds.

4.Using Folding/Kneading setting, gradually add the butter and egg to the dry ingredients, mix until well combined, about 1 minute.

5.Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls and place apart on paper lined baking trays. Press biscuits out on trays using fingers to about 3 to 4mm thickness.

6.Place squares onto lightly greased, paper lined baking trays. Allow 3cm spaces for spreading.

7.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked and lightly browned.

8.Cool biscuits on trays for 1-2 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

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Breville BEM800 brochure Cheddar Cheese Biscuits, Scottish Oatcakes
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