Biscuits

This is a really good basic recipe for biscuits which you can play with and add your own flavourings such as: citrus zest, ginger, cocoa, chocolate chips and chopped nuts to make just a few suggestions.

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C; Line 2 baking trays with baking parchment
2.  1. In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the flour and sugar, rub in the butter or margarine until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. 2. Add sufficient egg to make a stiff dough.
4. 3. Roll out thinly and using a fluted cutter, cut into 7.5cm rounds. Place on the baking trays and bake for about 15 minutes.