Dive into the spirit of Easter with our delightful Easter Biscuits recipe (St George icing not included).
These sweet treats, infused with a hint of spice and citrusy zest, make a delightful rustic addition to your festive table.
Ingredients:
- 200g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 200g (1 cup) caster sugar
- 1 large egg
- 400g (3 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground mixed spice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 50g (1/3 cup) dry currants or sultanas
- Icing sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Mix: Beat in the egg until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and ground mixed spice.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Add the lemon zest and currants/sultanas and mix until evenly distributed.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 5mm thickness. Use Easter-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Bake: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the biscuits to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Icing: Once cooled, you can dust the biscuits with icing sugar for a finishing touch.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your homemade Easter Biscuits!
These biscuits are not only delicious but also a fun Easter activity for the family. Happy baking!
