Name: Teal blueberry slice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 180g butter, chopped, at room temperature; ⅔ cup caster sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 free-range eggs; 2 cups plain flour; ½ tsp baking powder; ¾ cup blueberry jam; Teal Icing (see below) and teal coloured sprinkles, to decorate; TEAL ICING; Place 2 cups sifted icing sugar and 20g softened butter into a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Add 2 tblsps water and a few drops of teal food colouring and stir until smooth.

Teal blueberry slice

The perfect treat for afternoon tea.

Serves 15

Prep

30M

Cook

40M

Total

1H 10M

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Ingredients

180g butter, chopped, at room temperature

⅔ cup caster sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 free-range eggs

2 cups plain flour

½ tsp baking powder

¾ cup blueberry jam

Teal Icing (see below) and teal coloured sprinkles, to decorate

TEAL ICING

Place 2 cups sifted icing sugar and 20g softened butter into a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Add 2 tblsps water and a few drops of teal food colouring and stir until smooth.

Method

Preheat oven to 160°C. Line an 18 x 28cm slice pan with baking paper.

Using electric beaters, cream butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs. Beat well to combine. Add flour and baking powder. Mix to a soft dough. Remove and divide into two equal portions. Spread one portion of dough into base of pan. Spread evenly over jam.

Roll remaining dough between 2 sheets of baking paper to a rectangle, trimming to fit pan. Place on a tray. Freeze for 10 mins. Remove 1 sheet baking paper. Transfer to pan. Gently press dough into jam. Bake in oven for 35-40 mins or until lightly golden. Remove and allow to cool. Spread slice with Teal Icing and decorate with sprinkles. Allow to set, then cut into squares to serve.

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