Biscuits! A real staple in our home! Since I was little, my family had always had an open door policy on our biscuit tin! Honestly, there was no limit on how many we could have, with tea to dunk them! There so, I thought I would share my list of the best biscuits in my opinion! Be prepared to visit the biscuit aisle!
Good Morning Lovelies,
In our house, biscuits are a must have! Sad, happy or just plain hungry, there isn’t a time when people aren’t offered a bite from our biscuit tin. Honestly, when I was able to conquer having a biscuit, I thought my mum would cry. However, it wasn’t me who was being treated to the biscuits I am about to mention.
Celebrating Mother’s Day, the incredible team at The Biskery, reached out to me to offer my mum the chance to try their special Mother’s Day biscuits. Oh boy, did they go down well. Gifting them early to her, for the purpose of this blog post, she was amazed at the delicate, jammy biscuits that she u covered within the brown box they came in.
Peeling back the paper, removing the safety padding and looking up at me in shock, she found six beautifully handmade Mother’s Day biscuits. Three of which said Happy, whilst the other three said Mother’s Day. Filled with soft creamy vanilla fondant and strawberry jam, they were her own personal favourites, which she instantly tucked into. After sending me to make her a cup of tea of course!
Upon taking the first bite, she avoided the dunk to get the most authentic taste. Something that caused the biggest groan of delight I have ever heard her make over a biscuit. Inspired by the German Linzer biscuits, she could capture the hints of their marks within the soft, creamy nature of this version of them.
Forgetting all about her other gifts, she went on to have one more, before telling herself to save the rest. Although, she was later seen looking at the brands website, which only meant she was going to get more in preparation of running out.
Priced at £22.50, with free delivery included, The Biskery could charge so much more for these to be honest, as they are worth every penny. The look, taste and fast delivery are all elements that make these a top tier winner when it comes to gifts. Fitting through a letterbox easily, I have already started to plan who I could surprise with some festive editions at Christmas.
There is no skimping on anything and the team should be proud of the brilliant biscuits they have made. Instantly brightening up my mum’s face, every time she opened the box, I could tell that she thought they were special. Something that I think any kind of product from The Biskery will do. Honestly, if you are looking for a foodie gift, then head to their website to find out if they can help. I am certain they will be able to. And once you try them, if you are like my mum, there will be no going back!
Joey X
What is the best biscuits to dunk in your tea? Is it a classic Rich Tea? A Custard Cream? Or something a bit smaller like a Lotus biscuit? Whatever your favourite may be, you can’t be a good one. Especially if they are homemade.
However, with summer nearly here, meaning hopefully a lot of hot sunshine, you may not feel like spending hours baking. Don’t worry though! I have found the perfect two ingredient cookie recipe that takes under ten minutes to make. And it involves Biscoff spread…
Ingredients
- 200g Smooth Biscoff Spread
- 70g Plain/All Purpose Flour
Tools
- Mixing Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Tray
- Baking Paper/Silicone Mat
Method
Start by preheating your oven to 170C, before lining your baking tray with baking paper or a silicone mat. Leave the tray to one side and grab your mixing bowl.
Add the flour and the spread to the bowl and using either a spoon or your hands (I found this easier), mix the two together to form a soft but manageable dough. If the mixture is sticky, add a little bit more flour.
Grab your baking tray and start to roll small dough balls, placing them on the tray as you go.
Using the palm of your hand or the back of your spoon, gently push down on the dough balls to make a cookie shape. Do this until all are flat and ready to be baked.
Place into the oven for ten to 12 minutes or when the tops look dry and crunchy. Once they look ready, remove from the oven and leave to cool completely on the tray.
Enjoy with a cup of tea or as a perfect ice cream cookie! You will not be disappointed however you decide to eat them in fact!
So simple and ready in hardly any time, these are now going to become a real fixture in our house. Especially if we have unexpected guests! Oh, and I think the best biscuit to dunk is a Hobnob aha!
Joey X
Good Morning Lovelies,
- 125g Unsalted Butter
- 100g Dark Muscovado Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Golden Syrup
- 325g Plain Flour
- 1 Tsp Bicarbonate Of Soda
- 2 Tsp Ground Ginger
- Writing Icing (Optional)
- 2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon (Optional)
- Mincemeat (Optional)
- Baking Trays
- Baking Paper
- Rolling Pin
- Mixing Bowl
- Mixing Spoon
- Saucepan
- Teaspoon
- Straw (Optional)
- Preheat the oven to 170°C, gas mark 3 and line your baking trays with baking paper.
- Melt the butter, sugar and syrup in your saucepan, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, when all mixed and melted together.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger, and cinnamon if you are using, before stirring in the melted ingredients making a stiff dough.
- On a lightly floured surface, place the dough and roll out until it is 5mm thick. Using cookie cutters of your choice, make the shapes you desire and place them on the trays. If you are using mincemeat, place a teaspoon on each biscuit and cover with another shape. You will have fewer biscuits, but they will be filled with tasty treats.
- Cook, in batches if needed, for nine to ten minutes or lightly brown.
- Once ready, remove from the oven. They will still be soft, so if you are going to be making decorations with them, now is the perfect time make the holes for the ribbon.
- When completely cool, decorate with the icing. Gift or store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.