Maize Meal Biscuits

1. 375 g (12 oz) maize meal.                                                     5. 1 egg.
2. 310 g (10 oz) flour.                                                               6. 1 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda.
3. 125 g (4 oz) butter.                                                               7. Cold water.
4. 250 g (8 oz) sugar.


    Melt butter and mix with maize meal flour, sugar and soda. Add eggs slightly beaten and enough boiling water to make a stiff dough. Roll out on a floured board, cut into shapes and cook in a slow oven.