Monday, 8 August 2011

No Reason Not to Make Me Biscuits

These are the easiest biscuits you could imagine. They are so versatile you can add your own favourite flavours from lemon zest,dried fruit, mixed spice, cocoa, vanilla etc. They can be iced or topped with melted chocolate and they keep for 7-10 days in an airtight container. But they wont last that long!

Ingredients
Makes 15-20 biscuits depending on how big you like them

130g butter, softened
100g golden caster sugar
150g self-raising flour

Method

Grease a large baking sheet and preheat the oven to 180C/gas mark 4.

1.Place the butter in a mixing bowl and cream if still too firm.
2.Add the sugar and sift in the flour. Mix well with a wooden spoon or an electric hand whisk.
3.Use your hands to bring the mixture together, it will be quite sticky.
4.Pinch a walnut sized piece in your hands and lightly form into a ball.
5.Place on the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 2cm between each one to allow for spreading. Use a fork to press each biscuit down.
6.Bake for about 10-15 minutes.
7.Allow to cool on the tray then store in an airtight container.

Here are some ideas for varying your biscuits:
Add your ingredient choice to the mixture after putting the butter in the bowl.
.grated zest of 1 lemon
.1 tablespoon cocoa powder
.30g currants, raisins or sultanas
.30g chopped glacé cherries or dried apricots
.1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
.30g chocolate chips and a few drops peppermint flavouring
.20g ground almonds and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
.1 level teaspoon ground ginger or mixed spice

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