Description
Delightfully soft and flavorful Custard Biscuits made with creamy butter, icing sugar, and custard powder, perfectly baked to golden edges. These biscuits are easy to prepare and ideal for tea time or a sweet snack, offering a subtle vanilla aroma and a tender crumb.
Ingredients
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Biscuits
- 250 g butter, softened
- 3/4 cup icing sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup custard powder
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 2 cups cake flour, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sifted icing sugar together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Add Vanilla Essence: Mix in the vanilla essence thoroughly to infuse a sweet and fragrant flavor into the biscuit dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the custard powder and cake flour. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring gently until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Shape Biscuits: Roll the dough into small balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking tray. Use a fork to gently flatten each ball and create a decorative crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the biscuits for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown, indicating they are baked through but still tender.
- Cool: Remove the biscuits from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack. Allow them to cool completely before serving to let the texture set perfectly.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal creaming and texture.
- Sift all dry ingredients to avoid lumps in the dough.
- Do not overbake; biscuits should be golden at the edges but tender inside.
- Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For a flavored twist, sprinkle a little nutmeg or cinnamon on top before baking.
