Take your lunchtime treats to the next level with these show stopping Blueberry Layer Biscuits Recipe. The multi-layer biscuits are packed full of tasty blueberry jam making them the perfect afternoon tea treat.
Blueberry Layer Biscuits Recipe
Makes about 25
Ingredients:
1 vanilla bean
200g cold butter
400g spelt flour, plus extra to roll out
150g sugar
1 egg
50g blueberry jam
Method:
Slice the vanilla bean in half lengthwise, then scrape out the seeds. Cut the butter into small pieces. Place the scraped vanilla seeds, butter, spelt flour, sugar, a pinch of salt and egg into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook and mix to form a smooth dough.
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface, and then press flat to form a brick. Wrap in baking paper, then place in the fridge and chill for at least 1 hour.
Cut the dough in half, and roll out each portion on a lightly floured surface to form a square measuring about 21x21cm. Brush each dough square with half the blueberry jam. Place one square on top of the other, press lightly to join.
Cut the dough into 4 equal squares. Place 2 on top of 2 others and press to join. You will have two dough portions. Refrigerate both for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced), line 2 large baking trays with baking paper. Cut 8mm-thick slices from the dough portions and place on the baking trays.
Place one tray at a time on the oven’s middle rack and bake for about 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.