With just 3 ingredients, this tempting butter biscuit recipe makes approximately 20 crumbly, golden biscuits. Pipe them onto the tray using a piping bag and a star-shaped nozzle for a lovely bakery-style finish that’s sure to impress friends and family.
It’s a simple recipe that’s great for baking with kids too — little hands love helping with the piping, even if the shapes don’t turn out perfectly even!
Ingredients
- 175g softened butter
- 175g self-raising flour
- 40g icing sugar, with a little extra for dusting after they are cooked
Method
Heat the oven to 180°C (fan).- Add the softened butter and sugar to a bowl and mix well until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Sift in the flour and mix thoroughly, until there are no lumps.
- Place the mix into a piping bag fitted with a medium star-shaped nozzle.
- Grease and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
- Pipe the mixture onto the trays in 2cm circles, leaving space between each one as the mixture will spread while cooking.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Take the trays out of the oven and leave the biscuits to cool for 20 minutes on the trays.
- After 20 minutes, carefully lift the biscuits onto a wire rack using a fish slice.
- Leave to cool completely, if you can — they’ll be very soft and delicate while still warm.
- Once fully cooled, sieve over a small amount of icing sugar to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these biscuits without a piping bag?
A piping bag and star nozzle give the classic shape, but you can also spoon small rounds of the mixture onto the tray using a teaspoon if you don’t have one. They won’t have the same ridged pattern, but they’ll taste just as good.
Why do the biscuits need to cool on the tray first?
The biscuits are very soft and fragile straight out of the oven. Letting them firm up on the tray for about 20 minutes before moving them helps them hold their shape instead of breaking apart.
How long will these biscuits keep?
Once fully cooled, store them in an airtight container. They’re best enjoyed within a few days, though timing can vary depending on your kitchen conditions.
Can I flavour the biscuit dough?
Yes — this basic butter biscuit mixture is a lovely base for adding a little vanilla extract, lemon zest, or a dusting of cocoa powder if you’d like to experiment.
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