Classic Butter biscuits

Ingredients (8)

• unsalted butter175 g
• caster sugar200 g
• eggs2
• vanilla essence1 tsp
• plain flour400 g
• baking powder1 tsp
• salt0.25 tsp
• butter

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. 2

   Grease or line baking trays with baking paper.

3. 3

   Beat the softened butter and caster sugar until light and creamy.

4. 4

   Lightly beat the eggs with the vanilla essence.

5. 5

   Gradually add the egg mixture to the butter mixture, beating continuously.

6. 6

   Sift together the plain flour, baking powder and salt.

7. 7

   Gradually fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture until a smooth dough forms.

8. 8

   Divide the dough into two portions.

9. 9

   Flatten each portion, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Roll the dough to approximately 5 mm thickness.

11. 11

    Cut into shapes using biscuit cutters.

12. 12

    Arrange on the prepared baking trays.

13. 13

    Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.

14. 14

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