Un Kurabiyesi, Turkish Melt in the Mouth Butter Biscuits
Crumbly, buttery biscuits that dissolve on the tongue, a Turkish teatime favourite.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.30 a head
- Oven160°C (140°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
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- 2
Beat the butter and 80 g icing sugar together for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla.
- 3
Mix the flour, cornflour and baking powder, then fold into the butter mixture and bring together to a soft dough. Do not knead.
- 4
Roll into 16 balls the size of a walnut, place on the tray and press each one gently with a fork or a floured thumb.
- 5
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. They should stay pale, only just golden underneath.
19 min - 6
Cool on the tray for 10 minutes, as they are fragile when hot, then dust with the remaining icing sugar.
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.
