Russian Box

Ornate gingerbread biscuit box decorated with royal icing and filled with sixty orange and cinnamon shortbread biscuits.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 236.8 kcals 14210.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 37.3 grams 2240.4 grams
Fat 8.9 grams 535.8 grams
Protein 2.5 grams 148.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
60 biscuits
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
3
tbsp
125
g
Caster Sugar
plus 3 extra tbsp for sprinkling
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
165
g
Butter
lightly salted
2
piece
Eggs
medium free-range
1
piece
Egg White
free-range
375
g
Butter
slightly salted
Fruits
2
piece
Orange Zest
from large unwaxed oranges
GrainsCereals
1000
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for rolling
NutsSeeds
2.5
tsp
3.75
tsp
0.75
tsp
Other
1
piece
Gel Food Colour
red and green

Steps

  • Beat the butter and sugar for the box until pale and smooth.
  • Add the eggs gradually and beat for one minute.
  • Mix in treacle, syrup, and vinegar at a low speed.
  • Incorporate the flour and dry ingredients to combine into a dough.
  • Divide dough into six portions, wrap in cling film, and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Roll dough into two 20cm squares and four 20x7cm rectangles.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes and trim edges while hot to ensure straight lines.
  • Prepare royal icing by beating egg white and gradually adding icing sugar.
  • Assemble the box using icing and pipe decorative patterns on the surfaces.
  • Cream butter and sugar for the small biscuits and mix with flours, zest, and cinnamon.
  • Roll out the dough and cut shapes using a 6cm cutter.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar while warm.
  • Drizzle melted white and milk chocolate over the cooled biscuits.
  • Decorate the box lid with colored biscuit roses and leaves before filling with biscuits.