Homemade biscuits

Delightful homemade biscuits for every occasion

The perfect treat for every biscuit lover

Indulge in the joy of baking with our delightful homemade biscuits, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cosy gathering at our Cake and a Cuppa event or other heartwarming fundraisers centred around food and community. These biscuits are not just treats but expressions of togetherness, ideal for enhancing moments shared over tea or coffee.

Follow our simple recipe to create buttery, crumbly biscuits that cater to every taste. Customise them with vanilla extract, chocolate chips, or festive decorations to suit the theme of your gathering. Whether you’re hosting a bake sale or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon with friends, these biscuits are sure to bring smiles and warmth to all.

Ingredients

• 200g plain flour
• 100g butter, cubed
• 50g caster sugar
• Optional: vanilla extract, chocolate chips, decorations

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Stir in the sugar and any additional ingredients.
4. Bring the mixture together to form a dough.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1cm thickness.
6. Cut into shapes using biscuit cutters and place on the baking tray.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
8. Allow to cool on a wire rack before decorating as desired.

Variations

Explore these variations to tailor your biscuits to the season or occasion:

• Summer delights: Add lemon zest or substitute butter with coconut oil for a lighter treat.
• Winter warmth: Incorporate cinnamon and nutmeg into the dough for a cosy winter flavour.
• Halloween fun: Use spooky-shaped cookie cutters and decorate with orange and black icing.
• Holiday magic: Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before baking for a festive touch.
• Afternoon Tea elegance: Dip half of each biscuit in melted chocolate and let set before serving.

More inspiration

Explore further biscuit recipes and ideas for your afternoon tea or coffee morning:

• Great British Chefs – Making Halloween Biscuits
• Eat Little Bird – Morning & Afternoon Tea Recipes
• BBC Good Food – Afternoon Tea Recipes
• Delicious – 52 Recipes for the Ultimate Afternoon Tea
• Hedgecombers – Halloween Biscuits

Share your event

We encourage you to share the details of your Cake and a Cuppa event on social media using the hashtag #CakeAndACuppaBTS. Sharing your event not only helps spread the word but also inspires others to get involved and support this important cause.

Hosting a Cake and a Cuppa event was such a rewarding experience. It was great to see everyone come together in support of Brain Tumour Support, knowing that our efforts would help support others. – Megan, fundraiser

Join us in making a difference

Join us in making a difference by hosting your Cake and a Cuppa event. Together, we can support those affected by brain tumours and ensure they receive the care and assistance they need.

Need help with your fundraising?

Our team is here Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, to assist with all fundraising and event enquiries. Please don’t hesitate to email our fundraising team or call us on 01454 414 355.