Description
Delight in these soft, buttery Custard Biscuits featuring a delicate custard flavor and a light, crumbly texture. Perfect for tea time or as a sweet snack, these biscuits combine the richness of butter with the unique taste of custard powder, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 250 g butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup icing sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 cup custard powder
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 2 cups cake flour (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sifted icing sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring proper aeration for tender biscuits.
- Add Vanilla Essence: Mix in the vanilla essence thoroughly to infuse the dough with a fragrant aroma.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift the custard powder and cake flour together. Gradually add this dry mixture into the butter mixture, blending gently to form a soft, pliable dough without overmixing.
- Shape the Biscuits: Roll the dough into small balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking tray. Flatten each slightly with a fork, creating a classic crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a delicate golden color, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to ensure the right texture and prevent crumbling.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for best creaming results.
- Sifting the icing sugar and flours helps achieve a smoother dough and lighter biscuits.
- The crisscross pattern is traditional and helps the biscuits bake evenly.
- Store the biscuits in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Substitute custard powder with cornstarch and a hint of turmeric for a similar color if unavailable.
