Lemon and Passionfruit Shortbread Biscuits

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Preparation Time : 30 mins - 1 hour Cooking Time : 30 mins - 1 hour Makes : 16

Ingredients :

• 8 oz unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 oz caster sugar
• 10 oz plain flour sifted
• 3 oz fine semolina
• 1 tspn grated lemon zest
• flesh and seeds from 1 ripe passion fruit
• pinch of salt
• extra caster sugar, to taste

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas 3.
2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and caster sugar until the mixture turns a lighter color and is creamy in consistency. This can be done with a wooden spoon, rather than an electric mixer. Beat in the flour, salt, semolina, lemon zest and passion fruit, then use your hands to form a pliable dough.
3. On a floured surface, roll your dough with your hands into a long sausage shape, roughly 2" in diameter. Wrap in cling film and put in the fridge for about 30 minutes then roll as above.
4. Once chilled, cut ½" rounds with a sharp knife, trying not to put too much pressure on the dough or you'll end up with a flat edge to the biscuits.
5. Place the rounds on a couple of greased baking sheets and bake in the oven for about 35 minutes until lightly golden. Lift gently from the tray and sprinkle with caster sugar. Once they're cool enjoy straight away or store in an airtight container.