Lavender Shortbread Biscuits

 How to make lavender shortbread biscuits

• Heat the oven to 180°C (160° fan) gas 4.
• Line 2 large baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
• Beat the butter in a mixing bowl until creamy.
• Add the honey and salt and mix to combine.
• Add the flours, guar gum and lavender and work with your hands into a dough.
• Shape the dough into a ball and then flatten into a disc.
• Roll out the dough between 2 sheets of non-stick baking paper to 1cm|½" thickness.
• Cut the dough into 2.5cm x 7cm|1" x 3" rectangles.
• Place apart on the baking traysand prick with a fork.
• Sprinkle with demerara sugar.
• Bake for 14-15 minutes, until golden.
• Cool the lavender shortbreat biscuits on the baking trays for a few minutes, then place on a wire rack to cool completely.