Jam Filled Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Grease a cookie sheet.
3. 3
   Mix and sift once, then sift into a bowl: Flour, Baking powder, Salt, 2 Tbsp Sugar.
4. 4
   Cut in the butter (margarine) finely.
5. 5
   Combine well beaten egg with milk.
6. 6
   Make a well in the flour mixture: Add liquids, mix lightly with a fork to make a soft dough. Add a little more milk, if necessary, to make a soft dough.
7. 7
   Knead for 10 seconds on a lightly floured board.
8. 8
   Roll out to 1/2 inch (about 1 cm) thickness.
9. 9
   Cut out with floured 2 1/2 inch (about 5 cm) cookie cutter.
10. 10
    Arrange (well apart) on a greased cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Make a deep impression in the centre of each round of dough.
12. 12
    Brush dough with a little milk.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp sugar and cinnamon.
14. 14
    Drop a small amount of jam into each impression.
15. 15
    Bake in preheated oven about 12 minutes.
16. 16
    Serve immediately with butter (margarine).