The older they get, the bigger their
appetites become. We're not talking
about obesity here, but it definitely takes
a bit more to stop their stomachs from grumbling during a lesson. Here are a
few items that can be taken out of the
day box and snuck into the desk to be
eaten behind the hand while the
teacher's back is turned.

Serves: yields 90

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• 500g cake flour
• 2ml cream of tartar
• 2ml baking soda
• 500g Clover butter
• 500g Fox & Crow Mature Cheddar, finely grated 

1. Sift dry ingredients together.
2. Rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add grated cheese and form into a ball.
4. Cover with cling-wrap and place in refrigerator until cold - about 30 minutes.
5. Remove and roll out on a lightly floured surface.
6. Cut into rounds with a cookie cutter.
7. Place in patty pans and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15 - 20 minutes, until just golden.
8. Remove and allow to cool.
9. Serve with a filling of smooth apricot jam
 
Tip: Be careful not to overbake, or the biscuits will become bitter