Scottish Sweet Buns (Empire Biscuits)
These sweet buns are a traditional Scottish sweet. Also called Empire Biscuits. They are easy to prepare and a great cross between a bun, a biscuit, and a cake.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 TBSP vanilla
- 1 T baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 TBSP water
- maraschino cherries
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and soft butter until well combined and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, and then stir in the milk and the vanilla.
- Carefully mix in the flour, baking powder and salt, until just combined.
- Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the mixing bowl.
- Place in the fridge to for 30 minutes to chill.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silat mat.
- Drop the dough by ice cream scoop fulls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- When cool, whisk together the powdered sugar and the water in a small bow until you get the consistency you want.
- Drizzle the frosting over the empire biscuits (or dunk the tops straight into the bowl) and then place on a wire rack.
- Add a maraschino cherry to the top of each biscuit.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g
