New Zealand Easter Spice Biscuits

Ingredients

250 grams self-raising flour
120 grams soft brown sugar
2 spice mixture
1 pinch salt
160 grams cubed butter
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon mixed spices

Instructions

* Mix together and use when required.

Easter Biscuit: Combine sugar, flour and spice mixture together. Add the salt . Rub in the butter and mix to a firm dough. Rest in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Roll dough out on a floured surface and cut to desired shapes and sizes . Cook at 160 C for 20-25 minutes. Leave to cool on baking racks. Sprinkle with icing sugar if desired.

Easter Strawberry Shortcakes: To make Easter strawberry shortcakes place halve d strawberries and whipped cream on two biscuits. Stack them and top with a plai n biscuit.