'Breakfast on biscuits??'

Today was one of our 'Home Mondays' - nothing to attend (till school pick up and swimming lessons!) and so a day at home to enjoy lots of play, stories and get some housework done. I also got a little bit of sewing done though, in between my 5 minute 'room rescues' and warm and cosy story times.

Baking was on the list too. Hannah and Ruby have been loving this lately - they are old enough now to co-operate, help out and feel important when they can sift, tip ingredients into the bowl and have a good mix with the spoon. I used to make WW Weekender biscuits a lot with the older girls when they were young but had overlooked them for a while. I think I bake slices and cakes a bit more nowadays to cut back on time spent rolling biscuits. Everything disappears so quickly!

After their initial surprise that we would put 'breakfast on biscuits' we got to it and had lots of fun. Crushing the biscuits in a big bowl with the bottom of a heavy glass was a highlight. I didn't have to coat one biscuit in flakes - I rolled them standing between the twins and they did the rest. They each had a bowl of crushed flakes and a baking tray. They also pressed every biscuit with a fork, coming up with some interesting angles!

Looking at these photos, I just love how the girls look so happy and proud of themselves and how busy their little hands are doing important jobs.

They went in the oven at 2.10, out at 2.30 cooled for 10 minutes and then half a dozen were packed for afternoon tea between swimming lessons at the pool. I wonder if they'll stretch to both morning and afternoon tea tomorrow?!

This is a recipe worth trying - although I ought to double it next time.

Weekender Biscuits - makes 35 (we only managed 29)

125 g butter

1/3 c caster sugar

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 c SR flour

2/3 c sultanas

1 1/2 c Corn flakes, crushed

Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer till smooth. Add egg, beat till combined. Stir in sultanas and sifted flour. Roll rounded teaspoons of mixture in crushed flakes. Flatten slightly. Mod oven 20 min.

Have a great week - hope you too can enjoy a day like this!

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