Butter biscuits ( Cornflour version)

Ingredients (7)

• unsalted butter180 g
• icing sugar30 g
• vanilla essence1 tsp
• plain flour130 g
• cornflour100 g
• salt1 pinch
• extra icing sugar

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 160°C.

2. 2

   Line a baking tray with baking paper.

3. 3

   Place the softened butter and icing sugar into a mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Beat on medium speed for 1 minute, then increase to high speed until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Add the salt and vanilla essence and mix well.

6. 6

   Add the plain flour followed by the cornflour.

7. 7

   Mix until a soft dough forms.

8. 8

   Wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

9. 9

   Roll the dough to approximately 5 mm (½ cm) thickness.

10. 10

    Cut into desired shapes using a biscuit cutter.

11. 11

    Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking tray, leaving a small gap between each biscuit.

12. 12

    Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

13. 13

    Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

14. 14

    Dust lightly with icing sugar while still warm, if desired.