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Fluffy, buttery biscuits are so delicious, and homemade ones are hands down way better than the ones you find at the store. Plus, making your own biscuits at home is super easy. This basic biscuit recipe only requires four ingredients, and it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Check out the steps below to get started!
Note: The word "biscuits" in this article refers to the treats that are described as "cookies" in American English.
Ingredients
- 100 grams of sugar
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 175 grams plain flour
- 1 medium free-range egg
Steps
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Preheat your oven to 190*c. -
Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl. Do this until the mixture is light and fluffy.Advertisement -
Crack your egg into your mix and slowly begin to beat it in, making sure it is all mixed together.
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Add in the flour using a sieve. Place the sieve above the bowl and hold in place while you shake the flour through it, removing any lumps.
- Alternatively to plain flour you could use self-rinsing flour or white Lilly flour.
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Mix the flour into the paste. Slowly but surely your mix will become a dough. Add more flour if the mix is too soggy. Your mix should be a dough.
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Dust the worktop with flour, so that when you roll the dough it doesn't stick.
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Flour the rolling pin and then place the dough on the worktop. Begin to roll the dough until it's as thick as cardboard. Once rolled out, begin to cut out the circles. Any left over dough can be reclustered to repeat the procedure.
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Grease your cooking tray with butter and place the biscuits on top.
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Cook the biscuits for 15min-25min. -
Let the biscuits cool off before adding any kind of decoration.James Villas, Master Baking ExpertThe key to delicious biscuits is keeping the butter chilled as you quickly cut it into the dry ingredients. Handle the dough as little as possible before baking. Overworking the dough results in tough biscuits.
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QuestionCan I do this if I am under 18?Community AnswerIf you're allowed to use the oven by yourself, sure. If not, just ask a parent/guardian to do this with you.
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QuestionWhat should I do if the mix is too dry?Mary ThompsonCommunity AnswerHave you read the instructions carefully? Did you add the proper ingredients in the order indicated in the instruction? Do you measure the ingredients in appropriate devices. Do not be tempted to add liquid, it is likely to be too much and there are few remedies for overly wet mixes. I have tried adding a teaspoon of the same liquid at a time until the mix looks right. However, first verify that you have added the prescribed ingredients asked for in the instructions. Secondly, verify you have stirred the ingredients as the recipe indicates.
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QuestionHow much does 175 grams make?Mackenzie AllisonCommunity AnswerIt almost doubles the recipe. This should make 18-24 cookies depending on size and thickness.
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Tips
- Brush on a little bit of whisked egg white in the last 5-10 minutes of baking to give the biscuits a nice shine.Thanks
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Warnings
- Make sure to use oven gloves when removing the biscuits from the oven.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Bowl
- Baking tray
- Sieve
- Rolling pin
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