| Brandy Wafers |
| ingredients: |
2
ounces golden syrup (Light corn
syrup is the nearest US equivalent)
2 ounces butter
2 ounces flour
2 ounces caster sugar (Fine granulated
sugar)
Half teaspoon brandy
Half teaspoon ground ginger |
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| method: |
Preheat the oven to 450F/250C/Gas
Mark 8 and grease a baking sheet.
Melt the butter, syrup and sugar
over a gentle heat and then
stir in the flour, ginger and
brandy. Keep stirring for about
five minutes. Drop small teaspoonsfuls
onto the baking sheet, keeping
them well apart. Bake for five
minutes or until they are a
pale golden brown. Using the
greased handle of a large wooden
spoon, roll the wafers round
the handle while they are still
hot - take care not to burn
yourself! Allow to cool before
use. They are excellent on their
own or sticking out of ice cream.
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| The
close historical relationship between
Scotland and France meant that brandy
was a well known alcoholic drink in
the home of whisky. It was only after
the Union of the Parliaments in 1707
that Portuguese port became more widely
known. |
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