New zealand easter spice biscuits

***BISCUITS***
 250      grams         self-raising flour
 120      grams         soft brown sugar
   2      teaspoons     spice mixture -- (see below)
   1      pinch         salt
 160      grams         cubed cold butter
                        ***SPICE MIX***
   2      tablespoons   ground cinnamon
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cardamom
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cloves
     1/4  teaspoon      ground ginger
   1      teaspoon      ground mixed spices

* Mix together and use when required.

Easter Biscuit:  Combine sugar, flour and spice mixture together.  Add the
salt
.
Rub in the butter and mix to a firm dough.  Rest in the refrigerator for 24 
hours.	Roll dough out on a floured surface and cut to desired shapes and
sizes
.
Cook at 160 C for 20-25 minutes.  Leave to cool on baking racks.  Sprinkle
with
 
icing sugar if desired.  

Easter Strawberry Shortcakes:  To make Easter strawberry shortcakes place
halve
d
strawberries and whipped cream on two biscuits.  Stack them and top with a
plai
n
biscuit.