Crunchy Biscuits II

Ingredients

• 400 g flour
• 200 g sugar
• 80 g butter
• 40 g almonds
• 30 g sultana raisins
• 20 g pine nuts
• 20 g candied citron or squash
• 1 pinch aniseed
• 2 tbsp grape spirit
• 1 scant tsp baking soda
• 1 whole eggs

Instructions

1. Prepare whole almonds and pine nuts and small pieces of candied peel.
2. Make a well in the flour with eggs, sugar, butter, spirit and baking soda; knead lightly, then work in the fruit and nuts.
3. Form a long baton, cut to fit the tray, glaze, and bake.
4. Slice just over a centimeter thick and toast lightly on both sides.