buttery biscuits

• 250g butter, softened

• 140g caster sugar

• 1 egg yolk

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 300g plain flour

STEP 1

• Mix the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a wooden spoon 

• Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and briefly beat to combine.

STEP 2

• Sift over the flour and stir until the mixture is well combined – you might need to get your hands in at the end to give everything a really good mix  

• Press the dough together.

STEP 3

• Pre-heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 

• Chill the dough for 20 - 30minutes, roll out and cut out biscuits using a shape cutter 

• Bake on a non-stick baking tray for 10-12 minutes until pale golden 

• Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool and crisp up.

STEP 4

• Select 3 biscuits to exhibit at the show.