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Post by braided-rug on Jun 1, 2007 17:22:51 GMT 10
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Post by braided-rug on Jun 2, 2007 14:10:43 GMT 10
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Post by braided-rug on Jun 2, 2007 14:14:29 GMT 10
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Post by braided-rug on Jun 6, 2007 9:45:35 GMT 10
Clove & almond shortbread
Preparation Time 40 minutes Cooking Time 15 minutes Makes 30 Ingredients * 100g (1 cup) almond meal * 250g unsalted butter, at room temperature * 45g (1/4 cup) icing sugar mixture1 * 1 tsp vanilla essence * 350g (2 1/3 cups) plain flour * 1 tsp ground cloves * 30 whole cloves, to decorate * 45g (1/4 cup) icing sugar mixture, extra, to dust Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Spread the almond meal on a baking tray and toast in preheated oven for 7 minutes, stirring once during cooking, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside for 10 minutes to cool. 2. Meanwhile, use electric beaters to beat the butter, sugar and vanilla essence in a medium mixing bowl until pale and creamy. 3. Add the cooled almond meal to the butter mixture and use a wooden spoon to combine. Sift together the flour and ground cloves. Add to the butter mixture and use your hands to mix to a soft dough. 4. Roll level tablespoonfuls of the mixture into 12cm lengths. Bring the ends together to form a donut shape and press to join. Place on 2 baking trays about 3cm apart. Press a clove into the join of each biscuit to decorate. 5. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes, swapping trays around after 7 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove biscuits from oven, dust with the icing sugar while still hot and cool on the trays. Notes & tips Note: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. In warmer weather, keep them in the fridge and bring back to room temperature before serving. Source Australian Good Taste - October 1998 , Page 76 Recipe by Dimitra Stais From: www.taste.com.au/recipes/10848/clove+almond+shortbread
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Post by cupcake on Jun 6, 2007 14:50:15 GMT 10
A Few Quick Serving Ideas: Pierce an onion with whole cloves and add to soups, broths or poaching liquids. Adding ground cloves and curry powder to healthy sautéed onions, garlic and tofu will give this dish an Indian-inspired zest. Impart a warming note to apple cider by adding ground cloves and cinnamon. Spice up fruit compote by adding ground cloves. Add clove powder, walnuts and raisins to your favorite Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. Really good info www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=69 |
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Post by cupcake on Jun 6, 2007 14:52:13 GMT 10
www.comfycountrycreations.com/craftsforadults.htmFor making those wonderful smelling cinnamon/clove ornaments. I once made these for the Christmas tree and the whole house smelled wonderful. I don't see why you can't do them in non Christmas themes.
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Post by braided-rug on Jun 6, 2007 16:01:31 GMT 10
I made the cinnamon ones with the family 2 years ago, but didn't know about the cloves until recently.
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