Description
Delightfully soft and buttery Custard Biscuits, flavored with vanilla and custard powder, baked to a perfect golden finish. These biscuits are easy to make and perfect for teatime or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 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 prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and icing sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Add Vanilla Essence: Stir in the vanilla essence thoroughly to infuse the mixture with flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift custard powder and cake flour into another bowl to remove lumps and then gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture. Mix gently until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overwork it.
- Form Biscuits: Roll the dough into small balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking tray. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on the surface.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching carefully until the biscuit edges turn a light golden color.
- Cool: Remove the biscuits from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving, allowing them to firm up perfectly.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Sifting the custard powder and cake flour ensures a lighter, lump-free dough.
- Do not overbake to keep biscuits tender rather than dry.
- You can store cooled biscuits in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Optional: Dust with extra icing sugar before serving for added sweetness and presentation.
