Ciasteczka

• This recipe is based on an English recipe 19th century recipe for Rout Biscuits.
• A rout is a large gathering or party and was often used to describe a card party.
• They are intended to be eaten in one or two bites.
• The original recipe was for around four times this amount as the baking was to cater for a large number of people.

INGREDIENTS

• 225g plain flour
• 110g butter
• 90g granulated sugar
• 110g currants
• 1 egg – beaten
• Grated rind of 1 orange
• 2-3 tablespoons of brandy

METHOD

• Pre-heat the oven to GM6 – 220°C
• Flour several baking trays.
• Rub the butter into the flour.
• Stir in the sugar, currants and the orange rind.
• Stir in the egg and enough brandy to make a stiff dough.
• With your hands make small balls from the dough and place them on the baking sheets.
• Flatten then slightly.
• They do not spread when cooking so they can be fairly close together.
• Bake for 14 – 15 minutes.