2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300g)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground Jamaican pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (200 g)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (90g)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (45g)
1/2 cup honey
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300g)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground Jamaican pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (200 g)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (90g)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (45g)
1/2 cup honey
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Preheat the oven to 350°F (moderate)
In a bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, pepper, baking soda, and salt
Add the grated ginger
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both types of sugar until light and fluffy
Add the honey and egg
Gradually add the sifted ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon
Add the raisins and pecans
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto a baking sheet, leaving about 5 cm between each biscuit
Bake for 12 minutes or until the bottom layer is lightly golden
Yield: 47 biscuits
(Calories per serving: 134.)
