Chocolate and Nut Slice

Directions

1. 1
   Break the milk chocolate into pieces and place in a heatproof bowl with the butter.
2. 2
   Rest the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir frequently until melted.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, dampen a 450g/1lb loaf tin (pan) and line the base and sides with clear film (plastic wrap).
4. 4
   don't worry about smoothing out the creases in the film.
5. 5
   When the chocolate has melted, remove it from the heat and leave for 5 minutes until cooled.
6. 6
   Break the biscuits into very small pieces, then stir into the melted chocolate with the almonds.
7. 7
   Add the chopped chocolate to the bowl, and fold in quickly and lightly.
8. 8
   Turn the mixture into the tin and pack down with a fork.
9. 9
   Tap the base of the tin gently on the work surface.
10. 10
    Chill for 2 hours until set.
11. 11
    To serve, turn the chocolate loaf on to a board and peel away the clear film.
12. 12
    Dust lightly with the icing sugar and slice thinly.