Sure! Here’s a delightful recipe for Easter Biscuits that will surely become a favorite in your household, not just during Easter but throughout the year! These spicy fruited biscuits boast a rich history, originating in the West Country of England but beloved worldwide for their comforting flavors and irresistible texture.
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
👩🍳 Recipe Yield: Approximately 30 biscuits
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Butter |
| 3 | Caster sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 7 cups | Plain flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground allspice |
| 2 | Raisins |
| 1 | Sultanas |
| 2 tbsp | Brandy |
| Extra caster sugar (for sprinkling) |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 200°C/ 400°F/ Gas 6.
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Cream together the butter and caster sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg until well incorporated.
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Sift in the plain flour and ground allspice, then mix until all ingredients are well combined.
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Add the raisins, sultanas, and brandy to the mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. The brandy should be added in an amount that makes the dough fairly soft.
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Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface, then roll it out until it’s about ¼ inch thick.
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Using a fluted cutter, cut the dough into rounds approximately 2½ inches in diameter. Prick the tops of the rounds with a fork.
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Place the rounds onto greased baking sheets, then bake them in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden.
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Remove the biscuits from the oven, then brush them with lightly beaten egg white and sprinkle them with caster sugar.
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Return the biscuits to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
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Transfer the biscuits to wire racks to cool completely.
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Once cooled, store the Easter Biscuits in a cookie tin or another airtight container at room temperature.
These Easter Biscuits are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive Easter gathering, a cozy afternoon tea, or simply a delightful treat to enjoy with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. The combination of buttery richness, warm spices, and sweet dried fruit makes these biscuits utterly irresistible. So go ahead, give this recipe a try, and let the comforting aroma of freshly baked biscuits fill your kitchen with joy!
