bickie making

bickie recipe 1. matcha sugar biscuits

Makes approx. 24 bickies, depending on size

• 2 1/3 cups plain flour, sifted
• 2 tbsp matcha powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 190g / 6.7oz unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup caster sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat well.

2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, matcha powder and salt. Add half of the flour mix into the creamed mixture. Beat on low until the flour has been absorbed. Add the remaining flour and mix to a dough.

3. Knead the dough lightly and divide into two equal balls. Wrap separately in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 2 days.

4. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. Remove the dough from the fridge and let stand for 5 minutes. Roll out the dough between sheets of non-stick baking