Dried Apricot Biscuits

3 1/2 oz melted butter

3 oz brown sugar

pinch of salt

1 egg yolk

6 oz wholemeal flour

juice and finely grated zest of 1/2 unwaxed lemons

2 oz dried apricots finely chopped

2 oz pecan nuts finely chopped

Beat butter, sugar and salt until creamy, add egg, flour and lemon juice and mix until smooth.

Add zest, apricots and nuts and mix well until a dough is formed.

Roll out into a cylinder shape about 5cm wide, wrap in foil and chill for 30 min. Take out and slice about 1/4 in thick place on a baking dish and bake for 15-20 min at 160 degree 325F gas mark 3.