Tantallon Cakes Scottish
Tantallon Cakes are a delightful Scottish biscuit steeped in tradition, offering a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth experience that pairs perfectly with an afternoon cup of tea. These simple yet elegant treats are crafted with everyday ingredients like all-purpose flour, caster sugar, and a hint of vanilla, allowing their rich, buttery flavor to shine. With a light golden hue and a charming fork-decorated design, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for beginner bakers or anyone craving a quick homemade biscuit. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored in an airtight container for a tea-time treat later, these Scottish classics never fail to impress.
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Ingredients
- 225 grams All-purpose flour
- 115 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
- 50 grams Caster sugar
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar using a wooden spoon or an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar, and mix until fully incorporated.
Step 4
Sift the all-purpose flour into the bowl and mix gently until it forms a soft dough. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the biscuits tough.
Step 5
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to a thickness of about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch).
Step 6
Using a round cookie cutter (around 6 cm or 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out circles of dough and place them onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them slightly apart.
Step 7
Use the tines of a fork to lightly decorate the edges or surface of each biscuit, if desired.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cakes are just starting to turn a pale golden color around the edges. The biscuits should remain fairly pale overall.
Step 9
Remove the tray from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool for 5 minutes on the tray before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days and enjoy with a warm cup of tea.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 409.1 grams (409.1g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1900 |
| Total Fat 100.00g | 128% |
| Saturated Fat 61.00g | 305% |
| Cholesterol 436mg | 145% |
| Sodium 28mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 222.70g | 81% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.10g | 22% |
| Total Sugars 51.40g | |
| Protein 26.90g | 54% |
| Vitamin D 75IU | 375% |
| Calcium 78mg | 6% |
| Iron 11mg | 61% |
| Potassium 290mg | 6% |
Source of Calories