Empire Biscuits
Delightfully nostalgic and utterly indulgent, Empire Biscuits are a classic treat that brings together buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread, a sweet raspberry jam filling, and a glossy sugar glaze crowned with a playful jelly sweet or glace cherry. Perfectly simple to make, these traditional Scottish biscuits are a tea-time favorite, taking only 20 minutes to prep and 12 minutes to bake. The dough, made with a combination of all-purpose flour and cornstarch, creates a tender and delicate texture, while the vibrant jam and glossy icing offer a beautiful contrast of flavors and colors. Ideal for parties, gift-giving, or a comforting snack with your favorite hot drink, these biscuits are both visually charming and irresistibly tasty. Discover how easy it is to bake these vintage gems and bring a touch of confectionery joy to your kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 300 grams plain flour (all-purpose flour)
- 50 grams cornstarch (cornflour)
- 120 grams raspberry jam
- 200 grams powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 12 pieces jelly sweets or glace cherries (for decoration)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Sift the plain flour and cornstarch into the butter mixture. Mix until the dough comes together. It should be soft but not sticky.
Step 4
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to roughly 5mm thickness.
Step 5
Use a round cookie cutter (about 7cm in diameter) to cut out as many circles as possible. Re-roll the scraps of dough and cut more circles until the dough is used up.
Step 6
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking trays, leaving a little space between each one. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden. Do not overbake as the biscuits should remain pale.
Step 7
Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Once the biscuits are completely cool, spread a generous teaspoon of raspberry jam onto the underside of one biscuit and sandwich it with another biscuit. Repeat with the remaining biscuits.
Step 9
In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with water to create a thick but pourable glaze.
Step 10
Spoon a little glaze onto the top of each biscuit and use the back of the spoon to spread it evenly over the surface.
Step 11
Before the glaze sets, press a jelly sweet or a piece of glace cherry into the center of each biscuit for decoration.
Step 12
Allow the glaze to set completely before serving. Enjoy your homemade Empire Biscuits with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1059.6 grams (1059.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4403 |
| Total Fat 174.50g | 224% |
| Saturated Fat 100.50g | 503% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 443mg | 148% |
| Sodium 66mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 688.40g | 250% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.50g | 30% |
| Total Sugars 396.40g | |
| Protein 32.90g | 66% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 99mg | 8% |
| Iron 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium 375mg | 8% |
Source of Calories