Easter Biscuits

Celebrate the joys of spring with these traditional Easter Biscuits, a delightful treat that's perfect for your holiday gatherings. Featuring the warm, aromatic flavors of mixed spice and ground cinnamon, these buttery biscuits are studded with sweet currants for a chewy, fruity twist. With a delicate sprinkling of caster sugar on top, they offer the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ready in just over 30 minutes and yielding 16 perfectly golden biscuits, this recipe is easy to follow and ideal for both beginners and seasoned bakers. Serve these charming biscuits with a cup of tea or as a festive addition to your Easter dessert spread. Whether you're baking for family or friends, these quintessential British Easter treats are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 120 grams Unsalted butter
• 80 grams Caster sugar
• 1 piece Large egg yolk
• 200 grams Plain flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Mixed spice
• 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 75 grams Currants
• 1 tbsp Milk
• 2 tbsp Caster sugar (for sprinkling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F and line two baking trays with baking parchment.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or wooden spoon.

Step 3

Add the egg yolk to the butter and sugar mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift together the plain flour, baking powder, mixed spice, and ground cinnamon.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a rough dough forms.

Step 6

Fold in the currants evenly through the dough.

Step 7

Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, to bring the dough together into a firm but pliable consistency.

Step 8

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 5mm thickness.

Step 9

Using a 6cm round fluted cookie cutter, cut out the biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking trays, leaving some space between them.

Step 10

Gather and re-roll the scraps to cut out more biscuits until all the dough is used.

Step 11

Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just starting to turn golden at the edges.

Step 12

Remove the biscuits from the oven and sprinkle them immediately with caster sugar while they are still hot.

Step 13

Allow the biscuits to cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 14

Enjoy your Easter Biscuits with a cup of tea or as part of your holiday festivities!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	539.2 grams (539.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2305

Total Fat 109.90g	141%
Saturated Fat 62.20g	311%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 451mg	150%
Sodium 517mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 320.80g	117%
Dietary Fiber 9.70g	35%
Total Sugars 153.40g
Protein 27.50g	55%

Vitamin D 25IU	123%
Calcium 182mg	14%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 877mg	19%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 53.9%