Craving for something casual yet royal? Try some Jammy Dodgers with Darren McGrady.

For those of you who don’t know who Darren is, let me shortly introduce him. Fifteen years of experience in the royal kitchen as chef to The Queen, Princess Diana and Princes William and Harry. Is that royal enough for you?

Jammy Dodgers or Sable au Confiture in France, are an iconic British shortbread filled with strawberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar.

Ingredients
(makes about 15-20 biscuits)

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1 egg
1 Tbsp almond extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tbs soft butter
1/2 cup sugar

For the filling:
1/2 cup Strawberry jam
1/2 cup powdered sugar

A cup of tea is highly recommended.