Rich Fruit Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg, for glaze (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl.
  2. Cut in butter with pastry cutter or 2 knives until mixture resembles bread crumbs.
  3. Stir in raisins and sunflower seeds.
  4. Combine eggs and ginger.
  5. Add beaten eggs to the flour mixture, mixing well to form a soft dough, add a little milk if dough is too stiff.
  6. Lightly flour a work surface.
  7. Turn out dough and kneed until smooth.
  8. Roll dough out to approx 1/2in.
  9. Cut dough into 2in rounds.
  10. Place biscuits onto a greased cookie sheet and brush each one with an egg glaze (if using).
  11. Bake at 400F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and well risen.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

811 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 41.4g 53% DV
Carbs 101.9g 37% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 17g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16918.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 4780mg 100% DV
Cholesterol 204mg 68% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 32.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Calcium 179.3mg 14% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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