Shrewsbury Biscuits
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Category
Baking recipesCuisine
British
Author:
Emily DavenportServings
24 servings
Prep Time
45 minutes
Calories
102
Originally made in 1760 by a Mr Palin in Shropshire, these biscuits have a light texture and lemony flavour and are very simple to prepare. A recipe from the Around Britain Cookbook. For more delicious recipes visit the Dairy Diary Recipe Collection.
Ingredients
- Butter 110g (4oz)
- Caster sugar 150g (5oz), plus extra for sprinkling
- Egg yolks 2
- Plain flour 225g (8oz)
- Lemon 1, finely grated rind only
- Chopped dried fruit 50g (2oz)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 and butter two non-stick baking sheets. Cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy and add the egg yolks and beat well. Add the flour, lemon rind and fruit and mix to a fairly firm dough. On a lightly floured surface, knead lightly and then roll out to about 5mm (1?4in) thick. Cut out 6.5cm (2½in) rounds with a fluted cutter and place on the baking sheets. Sprinkle with a little extra caster sugar. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned and firm to the touch. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories 102, Fat 4 grams, Saturated Fat 2.9 grams