Sables Bretons (Breton Butter Biscuits)
Crumbly, rich salted butter biscuits with a golden crackled top, the speciality of Brittany.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.18 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Beat in 3 egg yolks, one at a time. Fold in the flour, baking powder and salt to make a soft, sticky dough.
- 3
Spoon the dough into a bowl, cover and chill for 30 minutes until firm enough to handle.
30 min - 4
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Butter and line 12 holes of a muffin tin with 7 cm rings, or line a tray with paper and use greased cutters.
- 5
Pat or roll the dough to 1.5 cm thick and cut into 12 rounds. Put in the rings or tin.
- 6
Brush the tops with the last egg yolk beaten with 1 tsp water. Mark a criss cross with a fork.
- 7
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until deep golden. Cool for 10 minutes in the rings, then lift out.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.