Roasted Jeera Shortbread - Cumin Biscuits
Roasted Jeera Shortbread - Cumin Biscuits - The most delicious, fragrant, buttery Shortbread studded with Jeera or Cumin. This easy recipe makes sweet, salty, crumbly and crispy shortbread that are irresistable. Perfect with a cup of Masala Chai.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
- 150 g Butter At room temperature
- 75 g Caster Sugar
- 225 g Plain Flour
Instructions
- Add the Cumin Seeds to a dry pan and toast gently on medium/low for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Mix the butter and icing sugar together in a large bowl.
- Add the flour and cumin to the bowl. Use your hands to bring it together into a smooth ball of dough but don't over handle!
- Roll roughly into a 4cm log shape, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4 and line a oven tray with baking paper.
- Remove from the fridge and cut into 1 cm rounds, then place on the tray.
- Bake for 15 - 17 minutes until the edges are very light golden and most of the surface is still pale gold.
Notes
How to serve
Serve with Chai, a cup of tea or a cup of Coffee.Storage
Store in a cool place in an airtight container for 5 -7 days.Nutrition
Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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