Name: Vanilla Biscuits recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 50
Ingredients: 125 g butter; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 2.00 egg; 2 cups plain flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 cup icing sugar; 3 tbs milk; 1 tsp lemon juice *to taste

by scrampics Last updated on 10/25/2023

A basic vanilla biscuit. - scrampics

Ingredients

125 g butter
1/2 cup caster sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
2 cups plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg

Icing

1 cup icing sugar
3 tbs milk
1 tsp lemon juice *to taste

Method

Step 1

Line a baking tray and preheat oven 180C (160 fan forced).
Step 2

Cream butter, sugar and vanilla.
Step 3

Add egg slowly and beat well.
Step 4

Add sifted flour and baking powder.
Step 5

Place on floured board and knead slightly.
Step 6

Cover the dough in a bowl and rest for 20-30 minutes in the fridge.
Step 7

Roll small portions out, keeping the dough cool.
Step 8

Cut shapes using a 4 cm dough cutter dipped in flour
Step 9

Place on prepared tray. Brush lightly with egg to glaze and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Step 10

Add lemon juice and milk to icing sugar until desired consistency is reached. Be careful not to make it too runny.