South African Buttermilk Rusks

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1. 1Step 1: Add the flour to your bowl.
2. 2Step 2: Mix the butter in with your fingers.
3. 3Step 3: Add the rest of the dry ingredients.
4. 4Step 4: Mix the eggs and buttermilk.
5. 5Step 5: Add that to the dry ingredients and mix well. The dough should be sticky but you can add more flour to make it easier to get into the trays.
6. 6Step 6: Flatten the dough onto your cookie trays.
7. 7Step 7: Bake for 30 minutes at 180'C or until golden brown and baked throughout.
8. 8Step 8: Let it cool slightly and cut into rusk fingers.
9. 9Step 9: Place the rusks directly on the racks in your oven and bake again at 70 or 75'C for 5-6 hours until it is dry throughout. Leave your oven door open slightly.