Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 189

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Our special guest on the show this week is Kate Roffey the President of the Melbourne Football Club. Kate chats to us from Quarantine in Perth ahead of the 2021 Grand Final between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.

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Julia’s Butter Biscuits

4 oz (113 grams) of butter

4 oz (113 grams) of soft brown sugar

One tablespoon golden syrup or treacle

Beat until fluffy

Add one teaspoon of vanilla essence then

5 oz (142 grams) of self raising flour.

Roll into balls, flatten with fork. Add a flaked almond to each one.

Bake at 170 in middle rack of oven for about 15-20 minnutes.

Makes 30-40 biscuits.

Parmesan and Rosemary Thins from Complete Baking by Caroline Brethereton

Makes 15-20.

Prep 10 minutes

Chill 1 hr

Prep ahead the unbaked dough can be frozen for up to 12 weeks

Bake 15 minutes

Store the thins will keep in an airtight container for 3 days

Special Equipment

6cm round pastry cutter

Food processor with blade attachment (optional)

Ingredients

60g unsalted butter, softened and diced

75g plain flour, plus extra for dusting

60g parmesan cheese, finely grated

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp chopped rosemary or thyme or basil

1. Place the butter and the flour in a bowl, or in the food processor. Rub together with your fingertips, or pulse-blend until the mixture resembles crumbs. Add the parmesan, black pepper and chopped herbs and mix in thoroughly. Bring the mixture together to form a dough.

2. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and briefly knead to help it amalgamate. Wrap in cling film and chill for 1 hour.

3. Pre heat the oven