Pitcaithy Bannock

6 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb unsalted butter
  • 2 ounces caster sugar or 2 ounces superfine sugar (superfine sugar)
  • 2 ounces confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 lb flour
  • 2 ounces slivered almonds
  • 2 ounces citrus peels

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream the butter and sugars together, add both the flours and mix well.
  2. 2
    Add almost all the flaked almonds, work them in and roll out into 1 large round or 2 smaller rounds.
  3. 3
    Press in the remaining almonds and citrus peel and decorate the edge by pinching with the finger and thumb.
  4. 4
    Mark into slices and prick the top all over lightly with a fork.
  5. 5
    On a lightly greased cookie sheet, bake at 300°F for 60 minutes or until just golden brown.
  6. 6
    Dust with caster sugar and divide into slices while still warm.

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