Cornish Fairing
Cornish fairings are traditional Cornish spiced biscuits with a real kick.
Before you start
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Preparation checklist
- Read all 7 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 8 listed ingredients.
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General kitchen guidance; no recipe-specific claim has been added.Method
- 01
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F or Gas Mark 4).
- 02
Sift the flour into a mixing bowl, then rub in the butter.
- 03
Sift in the caster sugar, baking powder, and spices, then mix well.
- 04
Add the syrup to the mixture, then stir in until it becomes a dough.
- 05
Roll the dough out into little balls about the size of walnuts.
- 06
Place the balls on a baking tray, then bake for 15 minutes.
- 07
Allow the fairings to cool for a few minutes on the cooling rack before serving.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY 2.0, credited to Foodista; view original image record .
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