Water biscuits

• 185g (6oz) plain flour


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 1 teaspoon baking powder


• 45g (1 1/2oz butter or lard


• 60ml (2 fl oz) water

1. Preheat oven to 180 c


2. Grease several baking sheets.


3. Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl.


4. Rub in butter.


5. Add water to form a dough.


6. Knead on floured surface until smooth.


7. Roll out very thinly.


8. Prick well with a fork.


9. Cut out using a 8cm (3 1/2")cutter.


10. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until very slightly browned.