Eating In

with Chas


Anchovy, Cheese and Pine-nut Biscuits

110g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp caster sugar
80g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
50g anchovy fillets, drained and finely chopped
50g mature cheddar, grated
50g pine nuts, coarsely chopped
Line and grease two baking trays and set the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Mix together the flour, baking powder, cayenne and sugar. Rub the butter into the mix to create a course crumb. Add the anchovies, cheese and pine nuts. Mix to ensure the fish is well distributed. Add a little water and knead into a firm dough. Halve the mix and roll each half into a cylinder about 10cm long. Put in the fridge for 30 minutes. Slice the cylinders thinly (4mm), place on the lined baking trays and bake for around 20 minutes, until slightly coloured around the edge. Leave to cool on a rack before eating.



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