Delicious Easter Biscuits
These light and flavorful Easter biscuits are infused with mixed spice, dried cranberries, and mixed peel, perfect for celebrating the season with a sweet treat.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Floured surface
- 6 cm fluted cutter
Ingredients
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 75 g caster sugar
- 1 egg separated
- 200 g plain flour
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 2 tbsp milk
- 50 g dried cranberries
- 25 g mixed peel
Instructions
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the egg yolk.
- Sift the flour with mixed spice and fold into the mixture, adding the milk.
- Stir in the cranberries and mixed peel.
- Bring together with your hands.
- Roll out onto a floured surface to the thickness of 1cm.
- Cut into rounds using 6cm fluted cutter and place on baking tray.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, lightly beat the egg white.
- Remove from the oven and brush with the beaten egg.
- Sprinkle with a little sugar and return the biscuits to the oven for 4-5 minutes until they are golden.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve these biscuits with a cup of tea for a perfect springtime treat.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light sparkling wine or a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc for a refreshing combination.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 150 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 7 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 8 g | Salt: 1 mg
