Almond Biscuits

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Cooking Time:32 mins

Ingredients:

1/4 cupalmond (badam) slivers
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup softened butter
2 1/2 tbsp cold milk
Method:
1. Combine the plain flour, baking powder, vanilla essence and powdered sugar in a deep bowl and mix well.
2. Add the butter and rub into the flour mixture till it resembles bread crumbs.
3. Add the milk and almonds and knead into a dough.
4. Cover with a lid and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
 5. Roll into a rectangle of 200 mm. (8”) × 150 mm. (6”) without using any flour for rolling.
 6. Cut into 14 equal pieces as shown in the image.
 7. Place them on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 15 to 17 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack. 8.Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container.