Cold Desserts Recipes - Refrigerator Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

• 175g/6oz butter (softened)

• 175g/6oz brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

• 1 egg

• 250g/9oz plain flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Serves 10-12

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Method:

1. Cream the butter and sugar in a small bowl with electric beaters until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla essence and egg and beat until well combined.

2. Transfer to a large bowl and add the sifted flour and baking powder. Using a knife, mix to a soft dough. Gather together, then divide the mixture into 2 portions.

3. Place one portion of the dough on a sheet of baking parchment and press lightly until the dough is 30cm/12in long and 4cm/1 1/2in thick. Fold the parchment around the dough and roll into a log shape. Twist the edges of the parchment to seal. Repeat the process with the other portion. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm.

4. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4. Line 2 baking trays with baking parchment. Remove the baking parchment, then cut the logs into slices about 1cm/1/2in thick.

5. Place on the prepared trays, leaving 3cm/1 1/4in between each slice. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden. Cool on the trays for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.