Lemon and Lime Biscuits

Lemon and Lime Biscuits

Serves 12

Points per serving: 1 (original points)

100 g flour

50 g polyunsaturated margarine, cut into small pieces

50 g caster sugar

2 tsp lemon juice

1 lemon, finely grated zest of and also of 1 lime

Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6/200°C/400°F. Sift the flour into a bowl, add the margarine and rub in using your fingertips until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. Stir in the sugar, lemon and lime zest.

Add a tsp of lemon juice and mix to a stiff dough. Add a little more juice if the mixture is too dry. On a lightly floured surface roll out to 1cm thickness and cut 12 x 6cm fluted circles. Re-roll and cut any remaining dough. Place on a non-stick baking sheet, sprinkle with the reserved sugar and cook for 10 mins until golden. Leave on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.