Abernethy Biscuits Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
Description:
These delightful Abernethy Biscuits, hailing from Scotland, are a true testament to simplicity meeting flavor. Named after Dr. Abernethy, who ingeniously suggested adding caraway seeds and sugar to plain biscuits, they offer a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for a quick snack, afternoon tea, or to satisfy your sweet tooth, these biscuits are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Recipe Category:
Breads 🍞
Keywords:
Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Scottish, European, Kid Friendly, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive 💼🌾🏴🎄⏰🍳💰
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 1900.5
- Fat Content: 77g
- Saturated Fat: 46g
- Cholesterol Content: 396.5mg
- Sodium Content: 753.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 270.4g
- Fiber: 6.9g
- Sugar: 86.1g
- Protein Content: 32.5g
Ingredients:
- 8 cups plain flour
- 3 cups caster sugar
- 3 cups butter
- 1/2 cup baking powder
- 1/2 cup caraway seeds
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg 🥚🍞🥛
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sift the flour and baking powder and rub in the butter until it is thoroughly mixed. |
| 2 | Mix in the sugar and caraway seeds and then add the egg and milk to make a stiff dough. |
| 3 | Roll the mixture on a floured surface until it is the thickness required for a biscuit/cookie. |
| 4 | Cut out with a three-inch cookie cutter, rolling the trimmings to make more, as required. |
| 5 | Prick the top of the biscuits with a fork and place on greased baking trays and bake in a pre-heated oven at 375°F for 10 minutes until golden brown. |
| 6 | After they have cooled, store in an airtight tin (unless you can’t resist eating them all immediately!). |
Recipe Yield:
1 yummy batch of biscuits 🍪
Enjoy the delightful crunch of Abernethy Biscuits, perfect for any occasion or as a treat any time of the day! These golden-brown delights are sure to become a favorite in your household, with their irresistible combination of sweetness and spice. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and let’s bake up some happiness together!
