Biscuits from the regions

These regional favourites make the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea in the spring garden

Brighton Buttons

Makes 12 100g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 50g icing sugar, plus extra to dust zest of 2 oranges 100g plain flour 60g thick apricot jam Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5 and grease a large, flat baking tray. In a large mixing bowl, gently cream together the butter and icing sugar until smooth and thick. This will take approximately 5 mins. Stir the orange zest into the mixing bowl, then sift in the flour. Mix together thoroughly until a thick consistency is achieved. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a medium nozzle. Pipe thumb-sized mounds onto the tray, spaced 4cm apart. Bake for 15 mins, until golden. After leaving to stand for 5 mins, transfer the biscuits to a wire rack. When completely cool, sandwich pairs of the biscuits together with a teaspoon of jam, dust with icing sugar, and serve.