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Mary Berry’s buttery, melt-in-the-mouth fork biscuits are incredibly easy to make, taking only a few minutes to prepare and bake. With just three ingredients, these delicious baked treats come out with a shortbread-like consistency and irresistible crunch. In fact, Britishrecipeshub.co.uk said they are “perfectly buttery and crumbly,” with a “rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture.”
This recipe, which makes 16 biscuits, is a great option for beginner bakers or when you don’t have much to work with in the fridge and want to just use a few kitchen cupboard staples. You can incorporate additional ingredients like vanilla, chocolate chips or nuts, for extra flavouring.
Mary Berry’s fork biscuit recipe
Ingredients
- 100g unsalted butter (softened)
- 50g caster sugar
- 150g self-raising flour
Method
Start by preheating your oven to 180C (or 160C if using a fan oven) or 350F. Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Gradually sift the self-raising flour into the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until it forms a smooth, soft dough.
Shape the dough into small balls, roughly the size of a walnut, and arrange them on the lined tray.
Take a fork and gently press each ball to flatten it slightly, leaving a pattern of indentations on the surface.
Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies have turned a delicate golden brown.
Once baked, remove the tray from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these delicious fork cookies with a cup of tea or coffee, or store them in an air-tight container to enjoy later.
