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If it\u2019s a bit dry, you could add a splash of milk.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESprinkle some flour on a clean surface and roll out the dough until it\u2019s about half a centimetre thick (that\u2019s about the thickness of two \u00A31 coins).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECut out your shapes. If you\u2019ve got time, you could make patterns by gently pressing a spoon or fork into the dough.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlace the biscuits on the baking tray and an adult should place them in an oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just brown.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen they\u2019re ready, an adult should remove the baking trays from the oven, using heat-proof protective equipment.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlace the trays on a heat-proof surface or a wire rack to cool completely, out of reach of young people. 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Neveah\u2019s auntie was bored of hearing that Neveah was bored.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018Why don\u2019t we do some baking?\u2019 Nevaeh\u2019s auntie suggested. \u2018We could make something to share with your cousins when they get home from school.\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018OK!\u2019 said Nevaeh. \u2018What should we make?\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018I know,\u2019 her auntie replied. \u2018Let\u2019s make Grandma\u2019s magic biscuits.\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENevaeh had never heard of Grandma\u2019s magic biscuits before, but she thought they sounded pretty exciting.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018How are they magic?\u2019 she asked.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018You\u2019ll just have to wait and see,\u2019 her auntie replied, winking.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENeveah and her auntie started to make the biscuit dough. They stirred some squishy butter, added grainy sugar, and cracked a large brown egg (and a big bit of eggshell that Nevaeh fished out with a spoon).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter they mixed in the flour, Nevaeh and her auntie closed their eyes, wiggled their fingers, and clapped five times. Now the soft golden dough was full of magic, it was time to turn it into biscuits and bake them in the oven.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENevaeh made some stars, some circles, and some unicorn-shaped biscuits. They put them into the oven for nine minutes, then left them to cool on the side.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESoon it was time to pick Nevaeh\u2019s cousins up from school. She told them all about Grandma\u2019s magic biscuit recipe as they walked home. Then it was time to tuck in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHer oldest cousin was first. They took a bite, and Nevaeh watched them carefully. What was going to happen? Suddenly, they started bouncing!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018Woah!\u2019 they said, jumping up and down. \u2018The biscuits have given me a magic power! I can jump really high without getting tired. Watch!\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThen it was Nevaeh\u2019s middle cousin\u2019s turn. She started to eat her biscuit, waited a moment, and started singing beautifully.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018Wow!\u2019 Nevaeh said. \u2018The magic biscuits taught you a new song!\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, it was time for Nevaeh\u2019s youngest cousin to try a magic biscuit. He nibbled the edge and closed his eyes.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018What\u2019s orange and sounds like a parrot?\u2019 he said. Everyone looked puzzled. \u2018A carrot!\u2019 Nevaeh burst out laughing. His magic power was telling jokes!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENevaeh was looking forward to finding out what her own magic power would be. 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