BASIC BISCUIT DOUGH
This simple recipe for cookie dough can be adapted to suit your tastes - experiment with different shapes and flavours
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Afternoon tea, Buffet, Snack, Treat
Time 20m
Yield Makes about 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a wooden spoon, then add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and briefly beat to combine.
- Sift over the flour and stir until the mixture is well combined - you might need to get your hands in at the end to give everything a really good mix and press the dough together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.13 milligram of sodium
BASIC BISCUITS
The ingredients for this basic biscuit recipe are very simple, so you are likely to have them on hand. They're easy to make, and their from-scratch flavor is wonderful. -Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 10 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, milk and honey; stir into flour mixture just until combined. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BASIC COOKIE DOUGH
Skip the store-bought cookie dough and learn how to make cookies from scratch-it's easy! Thanks to this basic cookie dough recipe, you can turn everyday ingredients into five sensational sweets. Bake some right away, then pop the extra dough in the freezer for later. -Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk 7-1/2 cups flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture, adding more flour if necessary. Divide dough into four 2-cup portions. Refrigerate, covered, until needed., Basic Cookie Dough may be used to prepare the following recipes: Crumb-Topped Date Bars, Cherry Surprise Cookies, Chocolate Mallow Cookies or Jelly Sandwich Cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BISCUIT CRUMB BASE
Basic biscuit crumb recipe for a base of desserts and tarts using digestive biscuits. Use any sweet biscuit including Ginger snaps for a delicate ginger flavour
Provided by GeeDee
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put the biscuits into a food processor and blitz them until you have fine crumbs
- Alternatively, place the biscuits in a freezer bag or between a clean tea-towel on a flat surface and crush them using a rolling pin
- Place the crumb in a glass bowl and add the melted butter mix well to completely combine
- Line the bottom of a 23cm spring-form tin with baking parchment and put the biscuit mix in, press it down using the back of a spoon or a flat weight (the bottom of a heavy glass always works well) to get a flat even surface
- Place in the fridge to cool and set for at least 30 minutes
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 cal
BASIC BISCUITS
This is a basic biscuit recipe with baking powder used as the leavening. They're easy to make and go with almost any meal.
Provided by lenihan5
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening with fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour milk into flour mixture while stirring with a fork. Mix in milk until dough is soft, moist and pulls away from the side of the bowl.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and toss with flour until no longer sticky. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick sheet and cut with a floured biscuit or cookie cutter. Press together unused dough and repeat rolling and cutting procedure.
- Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 225 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
BASIC COOKIE DOUGH WITH 6 VARIATIONS
From Woman's Day mag 10/7/03. Tightly wrapped dough for each variation can be refrigerated up to 5 days or frozen up to 3 months. Thaw frozen dough in refrigerator overnight. Once baked, cookies may be stored in an airtight container with wax paper between layers up to 1 week at room temperature or frozen up to 2 months.
Provided by hungrykitten
Categories Dessert
Time 27m
Yield 16-44 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put butter, granulated and light brown sugar, the baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Beat with mixer on medium speed 3 minutes or until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well blended.
- Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually beat in flour until blended. Divide dough in half (about 1 3/4 cups per portion). Prepare each portion as directed in recipes.
- Chocolate Chunk Cookies: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Have baking sheets ready. Put 1 portion (1/2 recipe) basic cookie dough, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks, 1/2 cup each pecans and walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped, and 1/4 cup semisweet or milk chocolate mini M & Ms baking bits in a large bowl; stir until blended. Drop heaping measuring tablespoons dough 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12 to 14 minutes until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet on a wire rack 2 minutes before removing to rack to cool completely.
- Lemon Wedges: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Have baking sheets ready. Put 1 portion (1/2 recipe) basic cookie dough, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel and 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract in a large bowl; stir until blended. Roll 1/4 cup portions into balls. Place 4 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press into 4 inch circles. Bake 13 to 15 minutes until light brown. While hot, remove circles with a broad spatula to a cutting board. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Transfer wedges to a rack to cool completely. Whisk 3/4 cup confectioners sugar and 1 tablespoon water until smooth, adding more water if needed until just thin enough to drizzle. Place a piece of wax paper under cookies on rack. Drizzle cookies with sugar mixture; let stand until drizzle sets.
- Berry Crumb Bars: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 inch square baking pan with foil, letting foil extend above pan on opposite sides. With floured fingers, pat 1 1/4 cups dough (from 1/2 recipe chilled basic cookie dough) over bottom of prepared pan. Put 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped and 1/3 cup raspberry preserves in a small bowl; stir until well blended. Spread on dough to within 1/2 inch of edges of pan. Add coconut to remaining dough; stir until blended. Break off small pieces and place randomly on cranberry mixture. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until top is browned. Cool in pan on wire rack. Holding foil ends, lift onto cutting board. Cut into 18 bars.
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Have baking sheets ready. Put 1 portion (1/2 recipe) basic cookie dough, 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oatmeal, 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped and 1/3 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter in a large bowl; stir until blended. Drop level measuring tablespoons 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Cool on sheet on wire racks 2 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.
- Spicy Snickerdoodles: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Have baking sheets ready. Put 1 portion (1/2 recipe) basic cookie dough, 3 tablespoons cornmeal, 2 tablespoons molasses, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon ginger in a large bowl; stir until blended. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Place 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Shape scant tablespoons dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar to coat. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with decorating sugar. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges are browned. Cool on sheet on wire racks 2 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.
- Chocolate Toffee Brownies: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with foil, letting foil extend above pan at opposite sides. Put 1 portion (1/2 recipe) basic cookie dough and 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, melted, and cooled in a large bowl; stir until blended. Coarsely chop three 1.4 ounce Skor bars. Add 2/3 of the chopped candy bars to dough mixture; stir to combine. Spoon into lined pan; spread to cover bottom. Combine remaining candy bars, 1/3 cup milk chocloate chips, 1/3 cup pecans, chopped and 1/4 cup mini marshmallows in a small bowl. Sprinkle over dough; then press lightly to adhere. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Holding foil ends, lift onto cutting board. Cut square brownies using a serrated knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.9, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 56.9, Sodium 170.6, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 19.4, Protein 2.9
More about "basic biscuit base recipes"
HOW TO MAKE A BISCUIT BASE | BBC GOOD FOOD
From bbcgoodfood.com
Estimated Reading Time 1 min
15 EASY DROP BISCUIT RECIPES TO MAKE WITH FEW INGREDIENTS
From allrecipes.com
HOW TO MAKE BASIC BISCUITS: 10 STEPS (WITH PICTURES)
From wikihow.com
THE PERFECT COOKIE BASE - CREATE YOUR OWN COOKIE
From cookiesandcups.com
PEPPERMINT PATTY SHORTBREADS RECIPE - NYT COOKING
From cooking.nytimes.com
EASY BISCUIT RECIPES | BBC GOOD FOOD
From bbcgoodfood.com
BASIC BISCUIT BASE - 9KITCHEN - NINE
From kitchen.nine.com.au
BASIC COOKIE DOUGH RECIPE WITH VARIATIONS | GET CRACKING - EGGS.CA
From eggs.ca
BASIC BISCUIT MIX RECIPE - BAKERRECIPES.COM
From bakerrecipes.com
BISCUIT BASE SLICE - 17 RECIPES | WOOLWORTHS
From woolworths.com.au
BISCUIT RECIPE FOR BASIC BISCUITS - REAL RECIPES FROM MUMS
From mouthsofmums.com.au
BASIC BISCUIT DOUGH RECIPE | GOOD FOOD
From goodfood.com.au
THE BEST BISCUIT RECIPE FOR BEGINNERS
From allrecipes.com
BASIC COOKIE DOUGH RECIPE | WILTON
From wilton.com
BASIC BISCUIT RECIPE - BBC FOOD
From bbc.co.uk
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love