Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (125 g /4.4 oz ) butter
- ½ cup (110 g/3.9 oz) superfine sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups (350 g/12 oz) self-rising flour
Directions
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F) . Line 2 baking sheets .
Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat for 3–5 minutes until the surface is foamy.
Leave it to cool for 5 minutes.
Whisk in the sugar until dissolved.
Leave it to cool for 10–15 minutes until lukewarm.
Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
Fold in the flour until combined.
Roll the dough into 20 balls and place on the prepared baking sheets.
Flatten the biscuits with a fork.
Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden.
Transfer the biscuits to a wire rack and leave it to cool.