Chill to thrill: Mastering butter biscuits with ease
Brittle, delicate, and melt-in-your-mouth butter biscuits are a classic among homemade baked goods. Their preparation might seem a bit time-consuming, but by knowing a few clever tricks, you can whip them up in no time.
Butter biscuits are a staple in baked goods, always enjoying popularity. Their exceptional crispness and delicate buttery-cream flavour make them hard to resist. Preparing butter biscuits is simple, but there are a few tricks worth knowing to achieve the perfect result. Did you know that one simple method can significantly ease the entire process? Check out how to quickly and easily prepare these delicious butter biscuits!
The most common problems when preparing butter biscuits
Although the recipe for butter biscuits is simple, many people encounter certain difficulties during their preparation. One of the biggest challenges is kneading cold dough, which can be quite troublesome. Additionally, rolling out dough often ends with it sticking to the board, making it difficult to shape the biscuits.
The secret lies in chilling the rolled-out dough
Instead of struggling with kneading and rolling out hard dough, it's worth chilling it after rolling it out. This way, the dough will be more flexible and easier to shape, and the risk of sticking to the board will be greatly reduced.
A simple recipe for butter biscuits
Butter biscuits with vanilla pudding are a real treat for your taste buds. The pudding gives them a unique flavour and aroma that highlights their special character. Here's how to prepare these small sweet treats:
Ingredients:
- 165g of all-purpose flour,
- 170g of cold butter,
- 65g of powdered sugar,
- 50g of vanilla pudding mix (unsweetened),
- 1 egg yolk.
Preparation:
- Chop the cold butter with the flour, add powdered sugar, pudding, and egg yolk. Quickly knead the dough until you get a uniform mass. Try to do this efficiently so the butter doesn’t have time to warm up.
- Roll out the dough between two sheets of baking paper to a thickness of about 6mm. Then place it flat in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
- After cooling the dough, cut out any shapes using a knife or cookie cutters. If the dough sticks, lightly sprinkle it with flour.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 180°C for 12-15 minutes, until they turn golden.
Making delicious butter biscuits doesn’t have to be difficult at all. You just need to know a few simple tricks to enjoy homemade baked goods anytime. Thanks to chilling the rolled-out dough, preparing biscuits will become a pure pleasure.
