I'm back! It was an extraordinarily long flight home with a nice little 3 hour detour via Noumea thanks to the fog in Brisbane but we're home. We had a fantastically wonderful time but I have to say, it's good to be back. It's always nice to come home. I miss my creature comforts. Let me sum it up for you... I already have a batch of Kevin dough rising on the bench.
I'll tell you all about the trip soon, like the best cupcake I ate and the Mexican restaurant that served such tasty food we went back a second time. Don't let me forget to mention the copious slices of pizza I consumed or the kilometers we walked (which was good to cancel out the eating). I would love to say it's back to regular programming here from now on but I'm not sure I can get right back into it just yet.
This Thursday is moving day so it's a bit hectic plus my 4.30am wake up thanks to good old jet lag has be a bit fuzzy in the head.
I do have a couple of treats that I made before we left to share with you and today's has me wishing I had all the ingredients to whip up a batch right now. I don't think I'd ever combined hazelnut and orange together before but let me tell you, these guys get on well. The light and fluffy icing sandwiches the melt-in-your-mouth shortbread in just the right ratio.
I served mine as a little after lunch treat the day I made roast chicken in the slow cooker. My polite friend only had one. I had two and may have had another couple after she left so I didn't look like a piggy. Enjoy!
Recipe
Ingredients
Biscuits
- 250 g 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup 80g icing (confectioners) sugar, sifted
- 1 ½ cups 225g plain (AP) flour
- ½ cup 75g corn flour
Filling
- 80 g ⅔ stick butter
- 2 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
- ⅔ cup 110g icing (confectioners) sugar
- 1 tablespoon hazelnut meal
Instructions
Biscuits
- Pre-heat the oven to 140C (310F) fan-forced and line two baking trays with baking paper.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, vanilla and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix them through until it forms a dough.
- Using a teaspoon of dough at a time, roll it into balls and place on the baking tray leaving 3cm between each one. Repeat.
- Press a lightly-floured fork into each dough ball to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
- Leave on trays for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Icing
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, rind and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the hazelnut meal and mix it through.
- Sandwich two biscuits together with icing.
The Life of Clare says
I know how you feel about missing home comforts. We've already talked about all the things we have to do that first day home, getting Maggie on the go is just one of them. Glad you had a great time!
Claire says
Haha aren't we funny? I know when I went to South America with my family last year at the end of the 5 weeks my sister and I sat there for about half an hour talking about the fresh fruit and cheese and yoghurt and everything else we were going to eat!
My Kitchen Stories says
Welcome back Claire. Looking forward to your adventures. I absolutely love this kind of biscuits
Claire says
Thanks Tania!
Jen @ Savory Simple says
Welcome back! These little sandwich cookies look absolutely incredible.
Claire says
Thanks Jen!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
Welcome back Claire! I can't wait to read all about what you've been seeing and doing! :D
Claire says
Thanks Lorraine!
Stephanie@Henry Happened says
welcome back! the kisses look and sound amazing, how did I never combine orange and hazelnut flavor?
Claire says
You don't really see it much do you? I will see it a lot more now. Thanks Stephanie!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Welcome home. So... are you eating with your fork in your left hand and driving on the wrong side of the street now? :)
A few of this kisses and you'll be right as rain.
Claire says
I had to drive home from a party on Sunday and it was my first time since we got back. I had to ask Will which side to drive on! Jet lag and driving really shouldn't ever meet!
Hotly Spiced says
Welcome home. The last thing you need on a long haul flight is a detour! I love the look of your biscuits - they're gorgeous and the perfect afternoon tea treat. Good luck with the move! How exciting to be moving into your new house. I'm sure you have a very hectic week ahead xx
Claire says
Thanks Charlie. Oh I know. I was so over it by then I just had to laugh! Yes we do but exciting hectic! x
The Café Sucre Farine says
Can't wait to hear about your trip Claire! Glad you're home safe and sound, these look WONDERFUL!!
Claire says
Thanks Chris!