A star rating of biscuit recipe out of 5. Mix the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a wooden spoon, then add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and briefly beat to combine.
RECIPE TIPSADAPT THIS RECIPE Read our ultimate biscuit guide to discover 10 ways of adapting this basic dough. Make the Basic biscuit dough, adding the zest of 2 lemons to the sugar and butter mixture. Roll out the dough to a rough rectangle, then use a pizza cutter or knife to divide the dough into long strips, about 10 x 2cm. Bake on a non-stick baking tray for 10-12 mins until pale gold. CRUSHED ALMOND ROUNDS Prepare the Basic biscuit dough, substituting 2 tsp almond extract for the vanilla. Shape the dough into a large oval log, about 8-10cm in diameter, then roll in 100g finely chopped whole blanched almonds, pressing the nuts onto all sides.
Carefully wrap in cling film, then chill or freeze. Make a batch of Basic biscuit dough, substituting 50g cocoa powder for 50g plain flour. Add 85g white chocolate chunks and 85g milk chocolate chunks, then mix well. Scoop the mixture into 12 large balls onto a non-stick baking sheet. Space well apart, as they will spread. This website is published by Immediate Media Company Limited under licence from BBC Studios Distribution. Warm and flaky, these homemade biscuits will really hit the spot on cold fall or winter days.