Biscuits and biscuit
like products have been consumed by humans for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of
years. Although in existence for a very long time, the difference, the
difference between a biscuit, cookie and a cracker is still often less than
clear. This is due to a recognized overlap between the boundaries used to
define each of the categories.


Biscuit are small
baked products made principally from flour, sugar and fat. They have a moisture
content less than 4% and packed in a moisture proof container have a long life,
perhaps 6 months or more.


Ingredients


  • 250g
    butter

  • 140g
    sugar

  • 175ml
    milk

  • 2
    tsp vanilla extract

  • 300g
    plain flour

  • 1
    tablespoon baking powder



Preparation


  1. Preheat the oven to 235°C.

  2. Wheat flour is passed through a
    sieve removes all the dirt, stones etc.

  3. Now in a medium bowl, stir the
    flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until mixed.

  4. Add shortening, until mixture looks
    like fine crumbs.

  5. Pour milk into flour mixture while
    stirring with a fork. Mix milk until dough is soft, moist and pulls away
    from the side of the bowl.

  6. Place dough on floured surface and
    toss with flour until no longer sticky.

  7. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch
    thick sheet and cut with a floured biscuit or cookie cutter.

  8. Place biscuits on ungreased baking
    sheets and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.