Buttery Milk Biscuits with Vanilla Aroma
Milk Biscuits Recipe
Category: Sweets
Yields: 40 pieces
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| All-purpose flour (00) | 360g |
| Granulated sugar | 140g |
| Whole milk | 100g |
| Butter | 50g |
| Egg | 1 |
| Vanilla bean | 1 pod |
| Fine salt | 1 pinch |
| Baking powder | 5g |
| Extra whole milk | As needed (for brushing) |
Instructions:
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Prepare the dough: Begin by placing softened butter, cut into small pieces, and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add a pinch of fine salt. Stir the mixture lightly; do not overwork the butter to avoid it getting too warm.
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Incorporate the egg: Add the egg to the bowl and continue mixing until well combined.
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Infuse the flavor: Slice the vanilla pod in half and scrape out the seeds. Add these seeds to the bowl for that aromatic vanilla flavor.
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Add the liquids: Slowly pour in the milk, stirring as you go with electric whisks. Ensure the milk is incorporated smoothly into the butter-sugar mixture.
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Add the dry ingredients: Sift the flour and baking powder directly into the bowl. Continue mixing with the electric whisks until the flour is mostly absorbed.
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Final mixing: At this point, switch to a spatula (or a marisa) to fully incorporate the flour into the mixture. You should end up with a smooth dough.
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Form the dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly by hand to form a smooth, homogenous dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it between two sheets of parchment paper.
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Roll out the dough: Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough to an even thickness. Cut the dough into 2 cm wide strips, then slice each strip into 7 cm long rectangles. This will give you approximately 40 biscuits.
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Decorate: Use a wooden skewer to gently poke the tops of the biscuits, creating a decorative pattern.
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Prepare for baking: Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart. Brush the tops with a little extra milk for a glossy finish.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (static mode). Bake the biscuits for 15-18 minutes, or until golden and firm to the touch.
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Cool and enjoy: Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack. Enjoy your milk biscuits with a cup of tea or coffee!
These delightful Milk Biscuits are the perfect treat for any occasion. The combination of buttery, vanilla-infused dough, with a slight crunch on the outside and a soft texture on the inside, makes them irresistible. Perfect for a sweet snack or a charming addition to your dessert table.
