Biscuit Recipe For Christmas
Christmas is the perfect time to spend time with family and friends. And what better way to enjoy the festive season than to bake some delicious biscuits? In this blog post, we will be sharing a biscuit recipe that will surely be a hit at any Christmas party or gathering.
Ingredients
Before we start with the instructions, let's take a look at the ingredients we will need:
- 250g of plain flour
- 125g of unsalted butter
- 125g of caster sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Christmas-themed cookie cutters
Make sure that all ingredients are at room temperature before use.
Instructions
Now that we have all the ingredients, let's start with the instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the beaten egg, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, and mix until a dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1cm.
- Use the cookie cutters to cut out the biscuits and place them on the prepared baking tray, making sure to leave enough space between each biscuit.
- Bake the biscuits for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate the biscuits with icing, sprinkles, or any other festive toppings of your choice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Now that we know how to make these delicious biscuits, let's take a look at their nutritional information:
- Calories: 150
- Total fat: 8g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Total carbohydrates: 18g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 9g
- Protein: 2g
Of course, the nutritional information may vary depending on the size and shape of the biscuits, as well as any additional toppings or decorations used.
Conclusion
And there you have it! A simple and delicious biscuit recipe that is perfect for Christmas. Whether you're baking them for yourself or as a gift for someone special, these biscuits are sure to be a hit. So go ahead and give them a try!