Step-by-Step Bishop’s Fingers Recipe for a Delicious, Crunchy Snack

Bishop’s Fingers are a deliciously crunchy and nutty treat that combines the richness of almonds with a light, buttery texture. They’re perfect for a teatime snack or a special dessert, and the addition of almond extract gives them a lovely, aromatic flavor.

Picture this: a quiet afternoon, the soft glow of the sun filtering through the window, and the gentle hum of a kettle warming up for a perfect cup of tea. I love this time of day, when everything slows down, and I can finally take a break and treat myself to something sweet. That’s when I reach for Bishop’s Fingers. There’s just something so comforting about these almond-flavored, buttery biscuits—crispy on the outside, crumbly on the inside, and the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (115g) all-purpose flour
  
• ⅓ cup (30g) almond flour
  
• 3 tablespoons (30g) semolina
  
• ½ cup (115g) salted butter, softened
  
• ¼ cup (55g) sugar
  
• A few drops of almond extract
  
• ⅓ cup (30g) sliced almonds
  
• A little sugar for dusting
  

Instructions

1. Prepare your baking sheet and oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent the biscuits from sticking.
   
2. Cream the butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 3 minutes of mixing.
   
3. Add the almond extract: Once the butter and sugar are well combined, add a few drops of almond extract and mix it in thoroughly.
   
4. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and semolina. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until the dough just comes together.
   
5. Add the sliced almonds: Stir in the sliced almonds to give the biscuits a lovely texture and extra flavor.
   
6. Shape the dough: Take small portions of the dough and roll them into fingers or small logs, about 2 inches long, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. They don’t spread much, so you can place them fairly close together.
   
7. Dust with sugar: Lightly dust the top of each biscuit with a little sugar for a sweet finish.
   
8. Bake the biscuits: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden and firm around the edges.
   
9. Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Enjoy them with a cup of tea, or serve them as a delightful treat for any occasion.
   

Bishop’s Fingers

Bishop’s Fingers are a deliciously crunchy and nutty treat that combines the richness of almonds with a light, buttery texture. They’re perfect for a teatime snack or a special dessert, and the addition of almond extract gives them a lovely, aromatic flavor.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

Servings: 16 Biscuits

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: British

Calories: 120

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup 115g all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup 30g almond flour
• 3 tablespoons 30g semolina
• ½ cup 115g salted butter, softened
• ¼ cup 55g sugar
• A few drops of almond extract
• ⅓ cup 30g sliced almonds
• A little sugar for dusting

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent the biscuits from sticking.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 3 minutes of mixing.
3. Once the butter and sugar are well combined, add a few drops of almond extract and mix it in thoroughly.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and semolina. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until the dough just comes together.
5. Stir in the sliced almonds to give the biscuits a lovely texture and extra flavor.
6. Take small portions of the dough and roll them into fingers or small logs, about 2 inches long, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. They don’t spread much, so you can place them fairly close together.
7. Lightly dust the top of each biscuit with a little sugar for a sweet finish.
8. Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden and firm around the edges.
9. Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Enjoy them with a cup of tea, or serve them as a delightful treat for any occasion.

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Nutritional Value (per serving, based on making 16 biscuits)

• Calories: 120
  
• Fat: 8g
  
• Carbs: 12g
  
• Protein: 2g
  
• Fiber: 1g
  
• Sodium: 50mg
  

Conclusion

Bishop’s Fingers are a wonderfully simple yet flavorful treat that will add a touch of elegance to any gathering. Their almondy crunch and buttery texture make them irresistible, and the addition of semolina gives them a perfect crumbly texture. Whether you serve them at a party or enjoy them as an afternoon snack, these biscuits are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!