When you first begin baking biscuits for decorating, whether its with royal icing or fondant, if you don't have the right recipe you will soon realise that some biscuits will come out of the oven looking quite different to when they went in. This is because some biscuits spread. There are thousands of recipes out there for delicious biscuits, but if you want those biscuits to come out of the oven looking exactly the same shape as they did when they went in, you need my no-spread biscuit recipe! I use this recipe for all my festive baking, as well as my gingerbread houses, as the beautiful smell of spices will fill the air for weeks.
These beautiful jam-filled biscuits are perfect if you are looking for an afternoon activity with the kids. They also make a lovely homemade gift! There are no fancy ingredients so you possibly already have everything you need in the cupboard. Once they have cooled you can begin slathering on your jam and they'll be ready to eat in no time. You don't even need to chill the dough! They really are very straight-forward. If you're a beginner to baking biscuits, this is the perfect place to start. For those who are a little more adventurous, it's a fantastic way to use some homemade jam this coming berry-season! So if you're going to spend some of your outdoor time this spring or summer picking your own fruit, keep this recipe saved!