The Baking Challenge: Biscuits

Master the basics of biscuit making with our key recipes and expert tips

Michelle Darmody's shortbread

Homemade biscuits are much easier to make than you might think. Use our basic recipes as a guideline and once you've mastered them, start experimenting with your favourite combinations.

The rules of baking biscuits are simple. Cookies and biscuits will continue to cook on the baking sheet once they come out of the oven, so when in doubt, under-bake. Look for a slightly golden tinge and the beginning of crack across the top and whip them out. Allow all biscuits to cool slightly on the tray before moving them - this will make them more stable.