Wow, so it's cold and snowy out there. We've all been enjoying it on the whole, especially the pink sunrises. On Friday, there were the most amazing snowflakes – each one a perfect 2D snowflake shape, it was like sequins falling from the sky (pictured here on my friend's dog's fur).
Inspired by this, I have come up with some coconut snowflake biscuits. They're quick and easy to make – I am currently enjoying the coconut smells as they cook.
Makes about 12
50g dairy-free margarine
25g caster sugar
60g Doves Farm gluten free self raising flour blend
40g rice flour
25g unsweetened dessicated coconut
2 tsp water
2 tbsp caster sugar for the topping
Oven at 160C. Cream together the margarine and sugar in a bowl. Pour in the two flours and coconut and mix together until you get a breadcrumby consistency. Next, add the water and, using your hand, mix the whole lot together to form a dough. Once you've created a ball, grip it in your hand for about 15 seconds to allow the warmth from your hand to stick everything together. Roll out to about 2-3mm thick, using a little rice flour to prevent the dough sticking.
Here I have made snowflakes, using cutters I bought from Cox & Cox but you can of course use any shape you like. Transfer to a lightly oiled baking tray and sprinkle with sugar before baking. Cook for 15 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from the tray.
Inspired by this, I have come up with some coconut snowflake biscuits. They're quick and easy to make – I am currently enjoying the coconut smells as they cook.
Makes about 12
50g dairy-free margarine
25g caster sugar
60g Doves Farm gluten free self raising flour blend
40g rice flour
25g unsweetened dessicated coconut
2 tsp water
2 tbsp caster sugar for the topping
Oven at 160C. Cream together the margarine and sugar in a bowl. Pour in the two flours and coconut and mix together until you get a breadcrumby consistency. Next, add the water and, using your hand, mix the whole lot together to form a dough. Once you've created a ball, grip it in your hand for about 15 seconds to allow the warmth from your hand to stick everything together. Roll out to about 2-3mm thick, using a little rice flour to prevent the dough sticking.
Here I have made snowflakes, using cutters I bought from Cox & Cox but you can of course use any shape you like. Transfer to a lightly oiled baking tray and sprinkle with sugar before baking. Cook for 15 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from the tray.