- 3:00 Prep
- 2:30 Cook
- Makes 25
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups plain flour
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1/2 cup fine table salt
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2/3 cup chilled water
Equipment
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white acrylic paint (see note);
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red glitter, to decorate;
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red ribbon, to hang
Method
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1Preheat oven to 120°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Pour in oil. Gradually add water, stirring mixture with a wooden spoon until combined. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead to make a smooth ball.
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2Roll dough out between 2 sheets baking paper until 7mm thick. Use Christmas-shaped cutters (see tip) to cut out decorations. Use a chopstick or skewer to make a hole at the top of each decoration. Place decorations on trays. Roll remaining dough together and repeat.
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3Bake decorations for 2 1/2 hours or until firm and dry. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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4Paint front and sides. Allow paint to dry. Paint a second coat. While top coat is wet, sprinkle with glitter. Allow to dry. Paint back of decorations with 2 coats. Thread ribbon through holes. Hang on Christmas tree.
Source: taste.com.au
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