Saturday Morning With Jack Tame

I love these little biscuits; they really brighten up even the most dreary day, and kids love making them so it’s a good school holiday activity. I’ve added sesame seeds to mine for texture and taste and I recommend you do too, or use poppy seeds.   Makes 15-18     Ingredients  100g butter, soft   2/3 cup (about 100g) icing sugar   1 cup plain flour   1 heaped tbsp cornflour   3 tbsps. sesame or poppy seeds (optional)   Jam and/or marmalade     Method  Preheat oven to 170 C. Line a tray with baking paper.  Beat butter and icing sugar until pale - I do this for about 5 minutes. Add flours and seeds (if using) and mix well. Roll mixture into balls and place on a tray, making a deep thumb indent into each one. Bake for 15 minutes then remove from oven. Spoon a teaspoon of jam or marmalade into the hollows and return to the oven for 8-10 minutes more. Cool on a wire rack.     Why are these worth making?   They’re quick and easy t