Chocolate Wheaten Biscuits

[judydawn]

It would pay to have it at room temperature lexi.

[goldfish]

If I remember correctly, I think it was Uni who gave the advice that if the butter was too cold, to just grate it . . . .it worked for me with the biscuits I was making at the time  . . .

[Bedlam]

GF i have used that tip too.  It worked a treat.

[Cornish Cream]

I remember Mary Berry saying if the butter is "too soft" ( a classic mishap in the microwave) the biscuits will spread.

Mary's Butter Softening tip
"Simply cut it up into cubes straight from the fridge and place it in a bowl of tepid water (not hot- trust me, hot water makes a BIG mess!). Leave for just 10 minutes -usually the time it takes to measure out the rest of a cake ingredients, drain the water away and it’s perfectly soft and ready to use."

[CreamPuff63]

CC do you put the cubes of butter directly into the water? If it comes straight from the fridge and I need softened butter I normally put in the MW for 20 secs or a bit less. Eggs are always best used at room temp also which takes at least 30 mins pre-planning. Broke my rule yesterday of never eating "bought" biccies and bought some of these from the supermarket, so I WILL make some of these when my packet is empty.

[Cornish Cream]

You put the cubed butter in the water CP. Here's a photo
Mary Berry and the best butter tip ever

[judydawn]

Thanks Denise, I didn't realise that's what you meant, I've got it now    Great tip, must remember that one.

[CreamPuff63]

Thanks CC it's a great tip