Zero-Failure Three-Flavor Margaret Biscuits

Unlock three delicious flavors at once with these melt-in-your-mouth Margaret biscuits. A simple, foolproof recipe featuring classic, matcha, and cocoa variations.

Ingredients

• 90 g softened butter
• 40 g powdered sugar
• 1 g salt
• 2 boiled egg yolks
• 90 g low-gluten flour
• 90 g cornstarch
• to taste matcha powder
• to taste cocoa powder

Instructions

1. 1Boil the eggs

   

   Place the eggs into a pot filled with water and boil for approximately 10 minutes until they are completely cooked. Once done, remove the eggs and separate the egg yolks for the subsequent steps of the recipe.

   Tip: Ensure the eggs are fully cooked so the yolks have the right texture to be pressed through a strainer later.
2. 2Cut the butter into cubes

   

   Take a block of butter and cut it into small, uniform cubes. Allow the butter cubes to soften at room temperature until they yield easily to gentle finger pressure, making them ready for creaming.

   Tip: Ensure the butter is properly softened so it incorporates smoothly with the sugar without clumping.
3. 3Add salt and powdered sugar

   

   Transfer the softened butter cubes into a glass mixing bowl. Add a measured amount of salt and powdered sugar directly over the butter to prepare for mixing.

   Tip: Sift the powdered sugar beforehand if it has lumps to ensure a smoother texture.
4. 4Beat butter and sugar

   

   Using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter, salt, and powdered sugar together continuously until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and uniform in color.

   Tip: If you do not have an electric mixer, you can mix vigorously by hand using a spatula until fully combined.
5. 5Strain the egg yolks

   

   Take the cooked egg yolks and press them through a fine mesh strainer using a wooden spoon. This process ensures the yolks become extremely fine and incorporate smoothly into the butter mixture.

   Tip: Pushing the yolks through a strainer eliminates any lumps and guarantees a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture for the biscuits.
6. 6Mix egg yolks into butter

   

   Take the sifted cooked egg yolks and combine them thoroughly with the beaten butter mixture using a silicone spatula until a uniform yellowish paste is formed.

   Tip: Ensure the egg yolks are fully mashed and blended without leaving dry lumps.
7. 7Sift in the flour and cornstarch

   

   Sift both the low-gluten flour and the cornstarch directly into the bowl containing the prepared butter and egg yolk mixture to ensure a smooth, lump-free texture.

   Tip: Sifting the dry ingredients prevents clumps and ensures they blend evenly with the butter.
8. 8Knead the dough

   

   Combine all the prepared ingredients and knead them by hand until they form a smooth, uniform yellow dough ball. The texture should remain soft when pressed gently with your fingers.

   Tip: Avoid over-kneading to keep the biscuits light and crumbly after baking.
9. 9Add matcha flavor

   

   Sift matcha powder directly into the mixture when adding the flour to create a distinct matcha-flavored dough variant. Continue kneading until the color and flavor are evenly distributed.

   Tip: Sifting the matcha powder prevents clumping and ensures an even green hue throughout the dough.

Storage & Reheating

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