South African Spice Biscuits

Ingredients:

2 Pounds Flour

1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Soda

2 Teaspoons Cream Of Tartar

2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon

1 Teaspoon Nutmeg

1 Teaspoon Cloves

2 Teaspoons Ginger

1 Teaspoon Anise Seed

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

2 Cups Sugar

1 Cup Butter

2 Medium Eggs

1/2 Cup Water

1 Teaspoon Lemon Or Orange Peel, optional

Cooking Instructions:

Sift together all dry ingredients, cut in butter, beat eggs with water, add to dry mixture to form a soft dough. add peels (if using) knead well and leave in cool place for 1 hour. form cookies on to baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees or until done.

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