Description
Soft, lightly crisp Japanese-style biscuits with a buttery crumb and gentle cheesy flavor, finished with a subtle shine that makes them perfect for tea time or gifting.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter, 120 g, softened
- Powdered sugar, 60 g
- Egg yolk, 1 large
- All-purpose flour, 180 g
- Grated cheddar cheese, 80 g
- Milk, 2 tablespoons
- Salt, 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170 C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and pale.
- Add the egg yolk and mix until fully combined.
- Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, milk, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in the flour until a soft dough forms, avoiding overmixing.
- Shape the dough into small biscuits and place them evenly spaced on the prepared tray.
- Bake for 18 minutes until lightly golden with a soft shine.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, then serve or store.
Notes
- Use finely grated cheese for a smoother texture.
- Chill the dough briefly if it feels too soft to shape.
- Store baked biscuits in an airtight container for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg