Basic Biscuit Dough
   
  Preparation Time: 25 Minutes
  Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
  Makes About 40
   
  Ingredients:

125 g butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon imitation vanilla essence
1.1/2 (One and a Half) self-raising flour, sifted
1/2 cup custard powder
   
  Making:
     
  1.
 		 Beat butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric beater until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla essence; beat well.
  2. Fold in sifted flour and custard powder until well combined.
  3.
 		 Place some of the mixture into a biscuit press with desired nozzle attached (See Note). Form biscuits by pressing onto greased baking trays.
  4.
 		 Bake at 200°C for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on trays for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an air tight container.
   
  Note:

Fill biscuits press according to the manufacture's instructions. Alternatively, roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls. Place on lightly greased baking trays. Flatten the top of each biscuit with a floured fork, then bake as directed.
   
  Variations:

Cinnamon: Replace one tablespoon flour with one of cocoa. Add one teaspoon ground cinnamon when adding the flour.
Coconut: Add 1/2 cup coconut in Step 2.
Coffee: Dissolve two teaspoons of coffee powder in three teaspoons hot water. Reduce Milk by three teaspoons. Add coffee mixture with milk.
Lemon: Add grated rind of 1/2 lemon, one teaspoon of lemon juice and a few drops of yellow food colouring in Step1.
Walnut: using the basic dough, roll into walnut-sized balls. Place on lightly greased baking trays. Flatten with a floured fork and top with a walnut half to decorate.
   
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