Cornish Fairing
Cornish fairings are traditional Cornish spiced biscuits with a real kick.
Easy
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Everything you'll need to make this recipe
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110 g (½ cup or 4 oz) flour
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60 g (¼ cup or 2 oz) butter or margarine
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60 g (¼ cup or 2 oz) caster sugar
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1 tsp (levelled, not heaped) baking powder
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2 tsp golden syrup
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1 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp mixed spice
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F or Gas Mark 4).
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Sift the flour into a mixing bowl, then rub in the butter.
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Sift in the caster sugar, baking powder, and spices, then mix well.
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Add the syrup to the mixture, then stir in until it becomes a dough.
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Roll the dough out into little balls about the size of walnuts.
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Place the balls on a baking tray, then bake for 15 minutes.
15 minutes
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Allow the fairings to cool for a few minutes on the cooling rack before serving.