Recipes
Buttery biscuits
These classic buttery biscuits are perfect for an afternoon treat, and they taste amazing, too.
These classic buttery biscuits are perfect for an afternoon treat, and they taste amazing, too.
(18 votes)
Cook: 1 Hour
Serves: 34
Price: 5p per serving
Nutritional Information
Each 23g serving contains
Energy
465kj
111kcal
465kj
111kcal
6%
Fat
6g
6g
Med
9%
9%
Saturates
4g
4g
Med
20%
20%
Sugars
4g
4g
Low
4%
4%
Salt
0.1g
0.1g
Low
2%
2%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
2022kj/483kcal
Typical energy values per 100g:
2022kj/483kcal
Ingredients
175g butter
100g caster sugar
1 large egg yolk
Few drops of vanilla extract
250g plain flour
Method
1
Pre-heat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
2
Mix the butter with the caster sugar until blended. Add the egg yolk and a few drops of vanilla extract. Stir in the plain flour until the mixture comes together.
3
Finish mixing with your hands to make dough. Shape into a shallow block and wrap in cling film. Chill for 20-25 minutes.
4
Roll out on a lightly floured surface to about 4mm thick. Cut into 2.5 x 8cm fingers.
5
Transfer to the baking trays and bake for 10-14 minutes until light golden brown.
6
Leave on the trays for 5 minutes to harden.
7
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.