Mary Berry Biscuits Recipes

MARY BERRY'S GINGER OAT CRUNCH BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C Fan/Gas 4, then line 3-4 baking sheets with baking paper (see note) or line two sheets and cook in batches. Measure the butter, golden syrup and sugar into a saucepan and warm through over a medium heat until runny. Remove from the heat and add the flour, semolina, oats and ginger. Stir until well incorporated, then tip on to a baking sheet, flatten out and leave to cool for 10 minutes. Scoop up teaspoonfuls of the mixture (which will be quite crumbly and buttery) and roll into 36 little balls, then place on the prepared baking sheets, well spaced apart. Push down slightly to flatten and then bake in the oven for about 15 minutes until lightly golden. Leave to cool on the baking sheets, then store in an airtight container when completely cold. Cook's Notes: • The butter can be used straight from the fridge or at room temperature - it does not matter as it's being melted. • Coat your spoon in a little oil before measuring the syrup - it will slip off easily and give a more accurate measurement. • Silicone baking mats are a great alternative to baking paper - the biscuits slide off easily and the mats can be washed and used again. Prepare Ahead: These can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze: Freeze the cooked biscuits for up to 3 months. The uncooked dough balls also freeze well.

FORK BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C /fan 160°C/ gas 4. Lightly butter two baking trays. Measure the butter into a bowl and beat to soften. Gradually beat in the sugar and then the flour. Bring the mixture together with your hands to form a dough. Form the dough into 16 balls about the size of a walnut and place spaced well apart on the prepared baking trays. Dip a fork in a little water and use this to flatten the biscuits. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until a very pale golden. Lift off the baking tray and leave to cool completely on a wire rack. Get your copy of Simple Comforts, Mary Berry's essential new guide to comfort cooking. Featuring over 120 delicious, foolproof recipes, including a whole chapter of Mary's favourite new bakes and puds:

OAT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to Gas 4/180°C.
• Grease 2 large baking sheets.
• Put flour, oats, sugar, bicarb and baking powder in a bowl.
• Put the butter and syrup into a pan over a low heat, stirring until the butter combines with the syrup. Pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and stir until well combined, using your hands to keep the dough together.
• Turn the mixture out of the bowl and divide into 28. Shape it into balls about 2 cm thick.
• Arrange on the baking sheets, but not too close as they spread! Press the tops to flatten a little.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and firm.
• N.B. They also freeze very well.