Farthing Biscuits

These large savoury Scottish biscuits are made with lard and butter, resulting in a simple, traditional treat.

Baking Scottish Savoury Traditional Biscuits

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

164.5

kcal / serving

2960.5 kcal total

Carbs

19.5g

per serving

351 g total

Fat

8.6g

per serving

154.2 g total

Protein

2.4g

per serving

42.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

biscuits

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

225

Self-Rising Flour

tsp

Caster Sugar

Dairy

Butter

lightly salted, plus extra to serve

GrainsCereals

225

Plain Flour

plus extra for dusting

Liquids

Water

cold

NutsSeeds

tsp

Table Salt

OilsFats

Lard

Method

Cool the biscuits completely and serve with chilled butter.

Add cold water to form a stiff dough and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 3mm thickness.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl.

Cut out biscuits using a 9cm round cutter.

Prick the tops of the biscuits leaving a 5mm plain border.

Rub in the butter and lard until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Bake on wire racks for 14 to 16 minutes until dry but not browned.