Mary Berry German Biscuits
Mary Berry German Biscuits are traditional-style spiced biscuits inspired by European baking. They’re rolled thin, cut neatly, and baked until just crisp. Unlike soft cookies, these biscuits are meant to be firm and snappy, making them ideal for storing and serving with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: German
- Category: Biscuits
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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Unsalted butter: 175 g, softened
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Caster sugar: 175 g
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Egg: 1 large
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Plain flour: 350 g
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Mixed spice: 1 teaspoon
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Ground cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
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Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
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Prepare the oven – Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line baking trays with parchment.
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Cream butter and sugar – Beat together until pale and smooth.
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Add the egg – Mix in the egg until fully incorporated.
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Combine dry ingredients – Sift the flour, baking powder, and spices together.
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Form the dough – Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and bring together into a firm dough.
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Roll thinly – Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 3–4 mm thickness.
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Cut the biscuits – Cut into shapes and place on the prepared trays, leaving space between them.
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Bake until crisp – Bake for 10–12 minutes until pale golden at the edges.
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Cool completely – Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool fully so they crisp up.
Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-german-biscuits/