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Thursday, 6 December 2012

The Great Online Cookie Exchange

This is my second on line cookie exchange that I've participated in. Organised by JZ. Thanks JZ.

Spiced Almond Biscuits.

Lets get started....

First you'll need an apron, then put the kettle and make some tea while you gather the ingredients.



300g plain flour
200g ground almonds
1 fast action dried yeast
25g butter, diced
2tbsp freshly grated lemon zest
2tbsp finely grated orange zest
150ml sweet white wine
3 eggs, one for brushing
150g mixed candied peel, finely chopped
150g whole almonds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of grated nutmeg
icing sugar, for dusting.

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4.

2. Mix the flour, ground almonds and yeast together in a large bowl (now don't get the flour over you)




3. Add the butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

4 Beat the eggs


add to the mixture with the lemon, orange zest, wine, candied peel, almonds, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well, preferably with your hands, to form a soft dough.

5. Form into golf ball shapes about 12.5-15cm long. Shape each one into a ring, overlapping the ends slightly and pressing them together to seal, so that they resemble small bagels (or any shape you choose)

6. Place on baking sheets lined with greaseproof paper and brush with beaten egg.

7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

8. Dust with icing sugar and serve.

 Now remember to clean up properly after you've finished baking or you'll end up like this lady. 

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29 comments:

  1. 1ManView6 December 2012 at 08:02

    We really was going to try this, but for some reason ML apron kept falling off... :) Love the images...

    Peace and love
    1ManView

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  2. MrJ6 December 2012 at 08:26

    Thank you, that what useful in manifold ways. :-)) I have immediately sent the hyperlink to this post to my beloved sub wife.

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  3. Bas6 December 2012 at 08:28

    OK gathering the ingredients:
    Apron: check
    Kettle: damn, no kettle anywhere

    Sorry, cannot make this recipe, I'll stick to admiring the illustrations.

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  4. Anastasia Vitsky6 December 2012 at 09:17

    Those eggs! OMG, those eggs!!!

    How do you expect anyone to pay attention to the recipe?

    :D

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  5. ronnie6 December 2012 at 09:57

    1MV - LOL. That's what you say:) Thanks 1MV

    MrJ - I hope you get a nice surprise on your return home. Thanks MrJ

    Bas - LOL. Do you really not have a kettle?

    Ana - I love them:) Thanks.

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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  6. Roz6 December 2012 at 10:57

    Lol, I agree with Ana - OMG those eggs!

    For some reason, I keep getting distracted half way through making them!

    Hugs
    Roz

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  7. Anonymous6 December 2012 at 11:15

    Ronnie,

    Terrific post. Very clever use of photos.

    And, I bet the cookies taste great.

    Hug,
    joey

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  8. Anonymous6 December 2012 at 12:54

    Ok, so really, i didn't even read the recipe! i'll have to go back to do that.

    But i'm sure it's a wonderful recipe. The pictures are marvelous.

    hugs,

    aisha

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  9. Anonymous6 December 2012 at 14:21

    not into baking myself, but appreciate the photos. Remember not to leave the cleaning up for your son to do to save you from being in trouble. :)
    bottoms up
    Red

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  10. Anonymous6 December 2012 at 14:25

    The recipe sounds good, but this post and pictures to boot are the greatest! LOL

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  11. Anonymous6 December 2012 at 14:49

    Ahhh....the poor little egg.
    I wonder what she did?

    Thanks for the recipe - it sounds delicious, and the links to others.
    hugs
    lillie

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  12. Aimless Rambling6 December 2012 at 14:50

    My hubby would join in cookie preparation in this kitchen.
    Great pix.

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  13. Serenity6 December 2012 at 15:38

    Sexiest cookie post I've seen today!

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  14. Anonymous6 December 2012 at 16:18

    buwhahahahaha!

    I busted a gut at the "beat the eggs" graphic. Too too funny.

    This cookie sounds sooo good. I will find a friend to bake it for me, I am dying to try it.

    -H

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  15. ronnie6 December 2012 at 16:37


    Roz - LOL. Thanks.

    Joey - You know me and pictures. Cheers.

    Aisha - Thanks and yes, the biscuits are quite nice.

    Red - I wont:) and thanks Red.

    Emi Jones - Thought I'd add a little extra to the recipe:) Thanks.

    Ians Mrs - Forgot to make his dinner:) Thank you.

    lillie - Your welcome. Thank you.

    SG - I know P would. Thanks SG.

    Serenity - :) Thanks for visiting.

    Hedone - Hi. One of my favourite pictures:) Thanks.

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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  16. Tom Allen6 December 2012 at 17:08

    "Beat the egg."

    That yolk always cracks me up!

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  17. Storm6 December 2012 at 19:19

    Lol. From now on, whenever a recipe says "beat eggs" I'm going to see that picture.

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  18. SirQsmlb6 December 2012 at 20:12

    Oh I LOVE the pictorial accompaniment!!! I am happy to have found your blog. Thanks for the recipe!

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  19. SPANKEDHORTIC II6 December 2012 at 20:50

    I wish I could cook. Perhaps it is time to get spanked for not being able to :) There is always a bright side.

    Prefectdt

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  20. Anonymous6 December 2012 at 21:56

    Is it just me, or are there a hundred and one potential spanking utensils in a kitchen.Wonder how an evening meal gets to the table sometimes ! Sarah,LD,UK

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  21. Anonymous6 December 2012 at 22:26

    YOu have renewed my interest in working with Lynda in the Kitchen.

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  22. Jz6 December 2012 at 23:22

    Are we still allowed to make this recipe if we don't look like these women?
    Cuz I REALLY wanna try this recipe!
    It sounds great!

    Thanks for coming back and sharing, ma'am!
    ;-)

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  23. Same sassy girl7 December 2012 at 00:46

    Mmmm... treats for the eyes and the mouth! Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays!
    -Sassy

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  24. Minielle Labraun7 December 2012 at 03:08

    I agree the egg image made my day!! Lol

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  25. ronnie7 December 2012 at 10:23

    Tom - LOL. Thanks.

    Lil - It makes me smile everytime I see it. Thank you.

    SirQsmlb - Your welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

    Pref - Oh yes, definitely a punishable offence not being able to cook:) Cheers.

    Sarah - I usually get a sot with the table mats at the end of a meal. Thank you.

    Mick - Make sure the boys aren't home. Thanks.

    JZ LOL. Thanks for organising it JZ. Look forward to next year.

    Same Sassy Girl - My pleasure. Thank you.

    Minelle - Glad you liked them. Thanks.

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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  26. Ami Starsong8 December 2012 at 16:40

    Wonderful pictures Ronnie - the recipe is great too! (Roared with laughter about the Ajax sitting on the draining board!!) Hugs, Ami

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  27. ronnie9 December 2012 at 10:32

    Ami - Thank you. I missed the Ajax LOL.

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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  28. Elysia10 December 2012 at 22:11

    Like everyone, I enjoyed the pictures! You're always so clever Ronnie!
    But where's the whipped cream? ;-)
    I've never had biscuits like these- are they for dessert?
    Thanks and Happy Holidaze! :-) E

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  29. Anonymous11 December 2012 at 01:39

    I love your recipe and illustrations! Oh what fun to bake cookies! :-)

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