What Ingredients Are Needed for Butter Bite Biscuits

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Butter bite biscuits are those soft, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth treats that everyone loves—especially with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Making them at home isn’t hard. You just need a few ingredients and a bit of time. In this article, let’s go through the basic ingredients needed to make butter bite biscuit using simple and easy words.

1. All-Purpose Flour (Maida)

This is the main ingredient for most biscuits. It gives the biscuits their shape and base. Use 1 cup of all-purpose flour for a standard batch.

2. Butter

Of course, what are butter bite biscuits without butter? It gives the biscuit its rich flavor and smooth texture. Use ½ cup of unsalted butter, and make sure it’s soft at room temperature. This helps to mix everything well.

3. Powdered Sugar

To give the biscuits a light sweetness, we use powdered sugar instead of regular sugar. It mixes better with butter and helps keep the texture light. Use ⅓ cup of powdered sugar.

4. Cornflour (Cornstarch)

Cornflour is added to make the biscuits extra soft and crumbly. It also helps in holding the shape of the biscuits. You’ll need about 2 tablespoons of cornflour.

5. Baking Powder

This helps the biscuits rise just a little and makes them airy. Use a small amount—½ teaspoon of baking powder is enough.

6. Vanilla Essence (Optional)

If you like a light vanilla flavor, add ½ teaspoon of vanilla essence. It gives a nice aroma and taste, but it's optional.

7. Salt (A Pinch)

Even sweet biscuits need a tiny pinch of salt. It balances the flavors and brings out the taste of butter.

How to Prepare the Dough for Butter Bite Biscuits

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Now that you know the ingredients, let’s talk about how to prepare the dough. This step is very important because the right texture makes your biscuits soft and buttery.

Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugar

Take the softened butter and powdered sugar in a bowl. Use a spoon or a hand whisk to mix them together until it becomes light and fluffy. This step is called creaming and it gives the biscuits their smooth texture.

Step 2: Add Vanilla Essence and Salt

If you’re using vanilla essence, add it now along with a pinch of salt. Mix again until everything blends well.

Step 3: Sift the Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornflour, and baking powder. It’s best to sift these dry ingredients using a sieve so there are no lumps and the mixture is light.

Step 4: Make the Dough

Now slowly add the dry mixture to the butter-sugar mix. Use your hands or a spatula to combine it gently. Don’t knead like roti dough—just mix until it comes together. If it feels too dry, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of milk.

Step 5: Rest the Dough

Once the dough is ready, cover it and keep it in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes. This helps the butter to firm up and makes it easier to shape the biscuits.

Shaping and Baking the Biscuits

Now comes the fun part—shaping and baking your butter bite biscuits!

Step 6: Shape the Biscuits

Take the dough out of the fridge. Roll it out gently or make small balls and flatten them with your fingers. You can use cookie cutters if you want fun shapes.

Step 7: Preheat the Oven

Before baking, preheat your oven to 170°C (around 340°F). This makes sure the biscuits bake evenly.

Step 8: Bake the Biscuits

Place your shaped dough on a baking tray lined with butter paper. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the edges turn slightly golden. Keep an eye on them—they bake fast!

Step 9: Cool and Store

Let the biscuits cool completely before storing them. Once cool, they become crisp and buttery. You can store them in an airtight container for up to a week—if they last that long!

Final Thought

Making butter bite biscuits at home is easy when you have the right ingredients. All you need is flour, butter, sugar, and a few extras. The process is simple, and the result is a delicious, soft biscuit that everyone in the family will enjoy.