Description
Delightfully buttery and soft fork biscuits with a subtle vanilla flavor, perfect for teatime treats. These easy-to-make biscuits have a charming fork-pressed pattern and can be optionally dipped in rich dark chocolate for an indulgent finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 100g salted butter, softened
- 50g caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150g self-raising flour
Optional Topping
- 100g dark chocolate, for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and baking tray: Heat your oven to 180C (160C fan) or gas mark 4 and line a large baking tray with baking parchment to prevent sticking during baking.
- Make the biscuit dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and caster sugar. Beat with electric beaters or a stand mixer for 3-5 minutes until the mixture becomes very soft and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and beat for another 20 seconds until fully incorporated. Gradually add the self-raising flour and mix using a spatula. When the dough is almost fully combined, use your hands to bring it together into a smooth dough.
- Shape the biscuits: Divide the dough into 18 to 20 equal portions, each weighing approximately 15 grams. Roll each portion into a ball and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking tray.
- Create fork impressions: Dip a fork lightly in water, then gently press down on each dough ball to flatten it and leave a distinctive fork pattern on top.
- Bake the biscuits: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the biscuits are pale golden around the edges.
- Cool the biscuits: Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool completely on the baking trays before handling.
- Optional chocolate coating: To cover the biscuits with chocolate, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water. Line another baking tray with parchment. Once the biscuits are fully cooled, dip half of each biscuit into the melted chocolate and carefully transfer them to the tray to set.
Notes
- Using softened butter rather than melted helps achieve a light, creamy dough texture.
- Make sure the fork is dipped in water before pressing to prevent sticking to the dough.
- Allow the biscuits to cool completely before dipping in chocolate to ensure the chocolate coating sets properly.
- For variations, you can sprinkle a little coarse sugar on top before baking for extra crunch.
- Store biscuits in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: fork biscuits, easy biscuits, vanilla biscuits, chocolate dipped biscuits, teatime biscuits, simple biscuit recipe
