Hup Toh Soh ( Walnut Biscuit--CNY Bakes)

                 Aroma from the Walnut and peanut oil...very fragrant indeed.

 
        Recipe: Messy Witchen
       Ingredients

        90g plain flour
        1/2 teasppon bicarbonate of soda  ( I reduced to 1/4 teaspoon)
        1/2 teaspoon baking powder ( I reduced to 1/4 teaspoon)

        70-80ml preferably peanut oil   ( I used only 70ml)
        40g icing sugar
        1/4 salt ( original 1/8 teaspoon)
        1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
        40g walnut (roasted and coarsely grinded)
        1 egg yolk, lightly beaten  ( for egg wash)

       Method

       1.  Sift flour, soda and baking powder in a bowl.  Mix and well combined. Set aside.

       2.  In another bowl, pour in oil, salt and vanilla (optional).  Mix  until salt dissolved.

       3.  Add flour and walnuts, mix everything into soft dough.  Roll into 10g each, flatten a bit using the back of the spoon.  Egg wash.

       4.  Bake in pre-heated oven 170C about 15 to 20 minutes, or until it turns golden brown.