How to Make Butter Biscuits at Home Step by Step Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 oz butter

• 3 oz castor sugar

• 1 medium-sized egg

• 6 oz plain flour

• Flavourings: vanilla, almond essence, grated lemon

• Glacé cherries, citron peel or pineapple for decoration

Methods

• Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

• Beat in the egg gradually.

• Add the flavouring and fold in the sifted flour.

• Place the mixture in a large forcing bag with a large star nozzle.

• Pipe onto a greased baking tray. Alternatively, roll with floured hands into small balls and flatten.

• Place a piece of glacé cherry, pineapple or citron peel on each centre.

• Bake in a slow oven for 10–15 minutes to a pale biscuit colour. Makes 30–36 biscuits.