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gluten free melting moments

Gluten-Free Melting Moments Biscuits Recipe

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Delicate, crumbly, and utterly irresistible, gluten-free melting moments are the quintessential British teatime treat. These sublime biscuits melt effortlessly on the tongue, offering a perfect balance of buttery richness and delicate texture that delights even the most discerning palate.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine English
Servings 16 biscuits
Calories 62 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 110 g butter
  • 45 g icing sugar
  • 55 g gluten-free self-raising flour
  • 55 g cornflour
  • 3-4 drops of vanilla essence (or 1 tsp ginger or 1 tsp cinnamon or 1 tsp  orange peel)
  • 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
  • Decorations: cherries, sweets or whatever you like

Instructions
 

  • Cream the butter and sugar together.
  • Sieve the cornflour and the gluten free flours and add to butter and mix well.
  • Add vanilla drops or your chosen flavour.
  • Put the dough into the fridge to chill for about two hours. This will help it to hold its shape when baking.
  • Roll mixture into about 20 walnut size balls, flatten (you can roll in desiccated coconut if you are using it).
  • Bake at 170c or Gas 3 for 20 mins.
  • When cool cover with icing and decorate.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 56mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.3mg
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