"AlphaBet Food Court" Game - Round 96! (Rules in first post)

[Pipedream]

Well, we are rapidly approaching Christmas, aren't we? 

This recipy is taken right from www.myhouseandgarden.com:

Zimtsterne, Cinnamon Stars with Rum Glaze   
Sugar and Spice and all things nice. Very special  for Christmas.
Bake well in advance to improve it's flavor, as it will keep for many weeks. Store in an air tight container and keep in a cool place.
More Christmas Recipes

200g ( 7 oz ) finely ground Hazelnuts or Almonds
110g  ( 4 oz ) plain ( all-purpose ) flour, sifted
150g ( 5 1/2 oz )  caster sugar
150g ( 5 1/2 oz )  unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons of cinnamon, sifted
1 tablespoon of dark rum
the grated rind of 1 lemon, unwaxed or organic
1.   sift the flour, ground Hazelnuts or ground Almonds, cinnamon and baking powder together
2.   add the sugar, egg, lemon peel, rum and cubed butter
3.   mix the ingredients very quickly into a smooth dough
4.   place into a bowl, cover with cling film and refrigerate over night
5.   roll out on a floured board and cut into star shapes
6.   place on greased baking tray 
7.   bake 10-12 minutes at 180C ( 350F/ Gas 4 )
8.   leave to cool on wire rack 
9.   when the stars have cooled brush with Rum Glaze
Rum glaze:
200g ( 7 oz )  icing sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon of rum
2 tablespoons of hot water
mix the ingredients into a thick and smooth paste and apply with a brush or knife

[MaineWriter]

Round 30!



Ain't it purty?

[southendmd]

Cheers, Anke!

[MaineWriter]

[Fran]

[Pipedream]

Cheers, Anke!

Cheers Paul!!!! 

[MaineWriter]

[southendmd]

[memento]

[MaineWriter]

==aside==

I seem to be on a cookie and cracker kick, don't I?