Easter Biscuits

March 23, 2021 | By | 3 Replies More
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Easter Biscuits are a traditional British cuisine gift, given to guests on Easter Sunday. Originating from the West Country in the UK, they are made from flour, butter, egg, baking powder and sugar. Lightly spiced, the currant-studded soft and round biscuits have a soft, biscuity, sugary crunch.

Easter Biscuits

Easter Biscuits
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Easter Biscuits

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12
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Teatime Treat
Cuisine: British
Author: :Mr. Paul

Ingredients

  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 80 g currants
  • 100 g soft butter
  • 250 g plain flour
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp mixed spice

DISCLAIMER

I recommend using the Metric measurements (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.

Instructions

  • Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  • Heat your oven to 200⁰C/180ºC Fan. Put greaseproof paper on a big baking tray.
  • Add the egg and whip until fully incorporated.
  • Fold in the flour, baking powder and spice.
  • Gently mix the lot together whilst adding the milk, tweak your quota of milk toHeat your oven to 200⁰C. Put greaseproof paper on a big baking tray.
  • Beat the sugar and butter together until soft and fluffy.
  • yield a roll-out-able dough.
  • Lastly, knead in the currants.
  • On a floured table, roll your dough to about 5mm thick.
  • Stamp out your biscuits with a pretty cutter and lay on the tray.
  • Bake until the edges just start to turn golden and they have the tiniest bit of colour underneath (about 12 minutes) and remove immediately.
  • Sprinkle with caster sugar while still hot, then allow to cool.
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Category: Baking, Cakes, Pastries & Biscuits, Recipes, Teatime Treats, Snacks, Party Food

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Mr.Paul
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Mr.Paul
April 6, 2021 2:13 pm
Reply to  Chrissie

Thanks Chrissie.
You have a whole year to practice the crosses before next Easter!!

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Chrissie
Chrissie
April 6, 2021 1:25 pm

I have tried most recipes
Very useful information and tips from you

Apart from the cross my hotcross buns were fantastic

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Sarah
Sarah
March 24, 2021 9:27 am

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Made these Easter biscuits yesterday – delicious, and very simple to make.

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