Food & Wine
Melted butter biscuits
As featured in the Over60 cookbook, here George shares his recipe for Melted butter biscuits.
“In the 1950s, the local Baptist church had each member submit a recipe for their 21st anniversary. This recipe was given by an 80-year-old member, who had it passed to her by her mother. As a mere male, these biscuits are so easy to make. I don’t know how long I’ve been making them… years.” George Hyman
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Makes: 36
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 200 g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups self-raising flour
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line two baking trays with baking paper.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg and sugar in a large bowl until combined.
- Add the melted butter and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Slowly add the flour and mix until just combined.
- Using 2 teaspoons of dough at a time, roll the dough into balls. Place on the prepared baking trays, leaving room for spreading.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Variation: You can also add mixed dried fruit, shredded coconut, chopped nuts or cocoa powder.