Muesli breakfast biscuits

100g reduced-fat spread 

25g caster sugar

1 egg yolk

50g oats

25g oatmeal

75g wholemeal plain flour

½ x 5ml spoon baking powder

25g dried apricots

25g sultanas

Weighing scales, 2x baking trays, whisk, 2x mixing bowls, rolling pin, knife, cooling rack.

1. Preheat the oven to 160⁰C or gas mark 3. Line 2 baking trays with greaseproof baking paper.
2. Chop the apricots into small pieces.
3. Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients (oats, oatmeal, flour, egg yolk, baking powder and dried fruit) and then mix into the butter mixture to make a firm dough. Chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
5. On a floured surface, roll or press out the dough to a 22 x 16cm rectangle, cut into 12 biscuits.
6. Place on the prepared trays and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
7. Cool slightly before transferring to a cool rack.

• Turn up the flavour: Add 5x ml spoon of cinnamon to the recipe. 
• Serving suggestion: Wrap 2-3 biscuits in paper and ribbon for a great breakfast on-the-go.
• Food skills: Check out our food skills videos to help understand the key skills used in this recipe. 

Be ingredient aware!

Check for any food allergy, intolerance, special dietary requirement or religious/cultural reasons for not handling or eating the ingredients in this recipe. 

You may need to modify the recipe accordingly. For example, for those with an allergy to gluten, use a gluten-free flour. Always check food labels for allergens, and suitability for vegetarians and vegans.

For full guidance and up-to-date information on the 14 allergens, please visit the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website. 
  

Nutritional information

This recipe makes 12 biscuits based on portion size guidance for 11-18 year olds , if serving to younger children then they may require a smaller portion and if serving to adults, they may require a bit more. 

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