Delicious Easter Biscuits
Sweet and spiced Easter biscuits, perfect for sharing during the holiday.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls, Baking sheets, Parchment paper, Rolling pin, Cookie cutters.
Ingredients
- 225 g Unsalted butter softened
- 150 g Caster sugar
- 1 Egg beaten
- 350 g Plain flour
- 1 tsp Mixed spice
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 100 g Currants or sultanas
- Milk or beaten egg for glazing
- Caster sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the beaten egg.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour and mixed spice.
- Stir in lemon zest and currants or sultanas.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface until smooth.
- Roll out the dough to about 1cm thickness.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheets.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with milk or beaten egg.
- Sprinkle with caster sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve with tea or coffee, or as a sweet treat during Easter celebrations.Wine Advice:
A sweet dessert wine like a Muscat or a light Sherry.Nutrition values
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 8 g | Sugar: 12 g