Description
This delightful Custard Biscuits recipe yields light, buttery cookies with a subtle vanilla and custard flavor. Perfect for tea time or as a sweet snack, these biscuits are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 250 g butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup icing sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup custard powder
- 2 cups cake flour (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sifted icing sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for your dough.
- Add Vanilla Essence: Stir in the vanilla essence thoroughly to infuse the dough with a fragrant flavor.
- Sift and Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together custard powder and cake flour to eliminate lumps. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing gently until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Biscuits: Roll the dough into small, evenly sized balls and place them spaced out on the prepared baking tray. Press down lightly on each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern to flatten and create a decorative surface.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake the shaped dough for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn a delicate golden color, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Cool: Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before serving to ensure they set properly.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Sifting the dry ingredients is key for a smooth, lump-free dough.
- Do not overbake the biscuits; they should be just golden at the edges to keep them tender inside.
- Store the biscuits in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
