Shrewsbury Biscuits
Calories 102 per portion
Fat 4g (2.9g sat) per portion
Suitable for vegetarians
Suitable for freezing
Originally made in 1760 by a Mr Palin in Shropshire, these biscuits have a light texture and lemony flavour and are very simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- Butter 110g (4oz)
- Caster sugar 150g (5oz), plus extra for sprinkling
- Egg yolks 2
- Plain flour 225g (8oz)
- Lemon 1, finely grated rind only
- Chopped dried fruit 50g (2oz)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 and butter two nonstick baking sheets.
- Cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy and add the egg yolks and beat well. Add the flour, lemon rind and fruit and mix to a fairly firm dough.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead lightly and then roll out to about 5mm (1⁄4in) thick. Cut out 6.5cm (21⁄2in) rounds with a fluted cutter and place on the baking sheets. Sprinkle with a little extra caster sugar.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly browned and firm to the touch. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Cook’s tip
If you enjoy spiced biscuits, omit the lemon rind and add 1 tsp mixed spice and 1 tsp cinnamon instead.
Recipe taken from Around Britain Dairy Cookbook.
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This receipe for Shrewsbury biscuits is fantastic, it is simple, they turnout amazing and are really yummy. I will certainly use this receipt in future
Love these biscuits!! Made ate so many it ruined my cholesterol! Making them for the county fair this year. Use lingonberry and black mulberries, fantastic. Thank you!
Looks good must try it tomorrow
Such a simple recipe for perfectly delicious Shrewsbury biscuits. I will have to hide some of them away as a late night treat !!