Tomato and Paprika Biscuits

makes 20 small biscuits

There’s something pretty unique about these biscuits – our very anti-tomato 10 year old loves them!  As does pretty much everyone who’s made them in our community classes (even fussy eaters!)  They can be thrown together in minutes, require pretty much store cupboard staples (just need to make sure you have a couple of spring onions to hand) and are perfect blw or lunchbox staples.

INGREDIENTS

200g plain flour

50g soft butter

2 spring onions

50g mature cheddar cheese

1 tspn paprika

Approx 6 tablespoons of tomato juice or

passata

METHOD *

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line two baking trays with baking paper.

2. Measure flour into mixing bowl and add paprika and butter. Rub the butter into the flour mix with your fingers.

3. Cut spring onions into small pieces with scissors and add to flour & butter mixture.

4. Add grated cheese and stir through, then add 4 tablespoons of tomato juice/passata and mix well with a spoon. If it isn’t sticking together then add a little more tomato juice until the mixture becomes a smooth dough.

5. Tip dough out onto a floured surface and roll to about 1 cm thickness with rolling pin. Cut into shape with scone / cookie cutters. Place biscuits on the baking tray with a little space between them.

6. Bake for 12 minutes or until firm. Leave to cool before eating(they are yummy when still warm!)

* N.B. Children should always be supervised when cooking, and an adult should oversee the use of heat as well as all preparation involving sharp utensils.

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Did you know?

• The English word “tomato” comes from the Aztec word, “tomatl”. Tomatoes are full of health: A good source of vitamins A, C and E tomatoes also contain potassium which may help lower blood pressure and calcium which is vital for healthy bones and teeth.
• To read more about the humble tomato visit: www.britishtomatoes.co.uk

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Suggested Equipment:

Scales

1 mixing bowl

1 chopping board

Scissors

Cheese grater

Mixing spoon

Measuring spoons

Flour sifter (not essential)

Scone/cookie cutters

Two baking trays

Baking paper

Cooling rack

Rolling pin

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet for an adult. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Infants and Toddlers will need less calories according to their age.
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