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RECIPES

EASY ROCKY ROAD RUTH MALONE , RAY WHITE SUTHERLAND SHIRE , NSW

INGREDIENTS
• 275 grams baking milk chocolate
• 25 grams unsalted butter
• Mini marshmallows
• Clinkers
• Raspberry lollies
• Nuts or raisins
METHOD
1 .
Place chocolate and oil in a bowl . Microwave in 30 second increments , stirring in
between , until melted and smooth .
2 .
Stir the add-ins into the chocolate . Pour into the pan , spreading out evenly .
3 .
Refrigerate for three hours or until fully cool .
4 .
Remove from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cutting .

BEN ’ S DAD ’ S TRADITIONAL SHORTBREAD

BEN AND BREE KEEVERS , RAY WHITE KEEVERS GROUP , WA
INGREDIENTS
• Melted butter to grease
• 250g butter at room temperature
• 100g ( 1 / 2 cup ) caster sugar
• 300g ( 2 cups ) plain flour , sifted
• 90g ( 1 / 2 cup ) rice flour , sifted
METHOD
1 . Preheat the oven to 150 degrees celsius and brush two baking trays with melted butter to grease . 2 . Use an electric beater to beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy . 3 . Gradually add the combined flour , beating on low speed until almost combined . Use your hands to bring the dough together in the bowl . Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth .
4 . Divide the dough into two equal portions . Use your hands to shape one portion of dough into an 18cm diameter disc . Transfer to one of the prepared trays .
5 . Use a flat bladed knife to smooth the surface . Pinch the edges to create a fluted edge .
6 . Use a small sharp knife to score the disc into eight wedges and use a fork to prick the dough all over . 7 . Repeat with the remaining dough to make a second disc . 8 . Bake the shortbread in the oven , swapping trays halfway through cooking for 40 minutes or until light golden . Set aside on the trays for 10 minutes to cool before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely .
9 . Cut into wedges to serve .
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