Shrewsbury Biscuits
Delight your taste buds with the timeless charm of Shrewsbury Biscuits, a classic English treat that's crisp, buttery, and irresistibly light. Perfect for afternoon tea or a sweet indulgence any time of day, these biscuits come together in just 30 minutes with simple pantry staples like softened unsalted butter, caster sugar, and all-purpose flour. A hint of vanilla and optional lemon zest adds a delicate aroma, making each bite perfectly balanced and flavorful. Easily shaped with a biscuit cutter, their golden edges and tender crumb make them as beautiful as they are delicious. Serve these melt-in-your-mouth biscuits with a hot cup of tea, or enjoy them on their own for a nostalgic taste of tradition. Plus, they store wonderfully in an airtight container for up to a week, so you can savor their goodness for days!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 125 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 125 grams Caster sugar
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (optional, for flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy, using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract (and lemon zest if using). Mix well until fully incorporated.
Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, combining with the butter mixture until the dough comes together. Do not overmix; the dough should be soft but not sticky.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to approximately 5mm thickness.
Using a round or fluted biscuit cutter, cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each biscuit as they will expand slightly while baking.
Gather any leftover dough, roll it out again, and repeat the cutting process until all dough is used up.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges of the biscuits are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool on the tray for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the Shrewsbury Biscuits in an airtight container for up to one week, or enjoy them fresh with a cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.4 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.2 g | 331% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 457 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 170 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.6 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
