from Tatiana's notebook · Desserts
Biscuits Bretons
Easy to make and delicious, everything I like in a home made biscuit.
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 2 hour 30 min
- Makes
- 12 - 18 Biscuits
Jump to the methodAdded October 2011
You'll need
- 150 g salted butter, softened
- 175g caster sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tsp salt
- 250g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Egg wash
Method
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar with a wooden spoon.
Slowly add the yolks, mixing in well, then add the salt, flour and baking powder. Mix well to form a dough.
mix to form a dough 
Shape the dough Shape the dough into a long roll about 4cm in diameter and wrap with cling film. If the dough is too long, you can split it into two rolls.
Refrigerate for at least two hours.
Unwrap the dough, then using a cutter, cut the roll into 1 cm thick discs. Place the discs on the baking tray leaving enough space in between them to expand.
Cut the rolls 
Brush with egg wash Brush the biscuits gently with egg wash.
Then finally, lightly cross the biscuits with a fork to decorate before baking for 15- 20 minutes or until golden brown.
After baking, transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
