Description
A classic British teatime treat, Mary Berry’s Easy Fork Biscuits are buttery, tender, and lightly crisp. Made with simple pantry staples, they’re quick to prepare and easily customizable with optional flavors or chocolate drizzle.
Ingredients
100 g (½ cup) butter, softened
150 g (1 cup) plain (all-purpose) flour + 2 tsp baking powder (or 150 g self‑raising flour)
50 g (¼ cup) caster (fine granulated) sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
50 g dark or milk chocolate, melted (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and lightly butter or line two baking trays.
- Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the sugar until well combined.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder (if using), and vanilla (if using) until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 16 walnut-sized balls, spacing them about 5 cm apart on the trays.
- Dip a fork in water and flatten each ball slightly with it to give the biscuits their signature look.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the biscuits are a very pale golden.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled biscuits and let set for about 30 minutes.
Notes
- You can use self-raising flour instead of plain flour and baking powder.
- Add-ins like citrus zest, chocolate chips, dried fruit, or spices can enhance the flavor.
- For extra indulgence, dip half of each biscuit in melted chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
- To refresh texture, warm in a 150°C oven for 5–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
