Tea for two & lemon polenta biscuits

I would not necessarily call myself a ‘girly girl’. For I am far more comfortable on a mountain bike, than in an evening dress.  And I’ll take a glass of red wine or a GF beer over a fancy cocktail any day.

But that’s not to say I don’t like pretty things.

And pretty moments.

Like an impromptu tea for two when a friend drops around.

And what cup of tea would be complete without a delicate biscuit to nibble on at the same time?

 

I had seen various recipes for polenta biscuits but never tried to make them myself. So when the occasion for baking arose, and I had all the ingredients on hand…

Well the biscuit gods had spoken.

I converted the recipe into a gluten free version, and I must say, unlike my recent cooking fail, I was really pleased with the results.

The biscuits were light, and almost shortbread-like. With just a hint of citrus from the lemon zest.

A lovely addition to our tea for two, and a biscuit that I will definitely be making again!

Lemon polenta biscuits (makes 16-18) – gluten free

(adapted from here)

• 80g butter, softened
• 140g caster sugar
• 1 egg
• grated zest of 1 lemon
• 150g gluten free plain flour
• 1tsp xanthan gum
• 50g polenta
• 1tsp granulated sugar

1. Preheat oven to 170C and line two baking trays with baking paper.
2. Beat butter and caster sugar until pale and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and lemon zest, and beat until smooth.
4. Add the flour, xanthan gum and polenta, and beat until just combined. (The mixture will be quite sticky).
5. Roll heaped teaspoons of the mixture into balls, and place on the trays (spaced to allow for spreading). Flatten slightly with a fork, and sprinkle with the granulated sugar.
6. Bake for 13-14 minutes. Allow to cool on tray for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack.

What about you? What is your favourite type of tea? I am loving good ol’ English Breakfast at the moment.