Shrewsbury Cakes
Delight in the buttery charm of traditional Shrewsbury Cakes, a classic English biscuit with a hint of zesty lemon and warming nutmeg. Perfectly crisp and golden, these delightful treats are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, and a touch of milk, combined with the richness of egg yolk for a tender crumb. The addition of fresh lemon zest elevates their flavor, while the aromatic nutmeg lends a nostalgic touch. Ready in just over 30 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe will yield 24 irresistible biscuits that pair wonderfully with a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Whether you're exploring your love for heritage recipes or looking for a crowd-pleasing teatime snack, Shrewsbury Cakes deliver timeless charm and unforgettable flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 175 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Milk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour and ground nutmeg together.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Stir in the sugar and lemon zest, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk and milk together. Add this liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about a 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thickness.
Use a round cookie cutter (approximately 5 cm or 2 inches in diameter) to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the Shrewsbury Cakes in an airtight container for up to 1 week and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.2 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.5 g | 447% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.7 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 326 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.
