Lucy M. These fork biscuits are soft, buttery, and melt in your mouth. They’re the kind of biscuits you reach for with a cup of tea in the afternoon. I’ve baked them countless times, and each time they turn out just right with hardly any effort.
Think you need fancy skills to bake something brilliant? Think again.
The first time I made Mary Berry fork biscuits, I honestly didn’t expect much. Six ingredients, no eggs, no chilling, no rolling pins—how special could they be? But the surprise came with the first bite. These little biscuits were so soft, buttery, and lemony, I nearly ate the whole batch before the kettle boiled.
It’s the kind of recipe that challenges what you think “real baking” looks like. No stress, no mess—just a bowl, a fork, and a bit of magic. Let me show you how easily these Mary Berry fork biscuits come together. You might just shock yourself.
Ingredients
- 120g (a little more than ½ cup) salted butter, softened
- 60g sugar (about ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon)
- 1¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Zest of 1 small lemon, finely grated
- 145g all-purpose flour (around 1¼ cups)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar:
Start by placing the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon or hand mixer to beat until it’s pale, fluffy, and smooth. It takes about 2–3 minutes. - Add the lemon zest:
Grate the lemon zest directly into the bowl and mix it in well. This gives a lovely citrus lift without overpowering the biscuit. - Mix the dry ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this mixture into the butter and sugar blend. Stir gently until a soft dough forms. You don’t need to knead it—just bring it together. - Shape the biscuits:
Roll the dough into small balls, roughly the size of a walnut. Place them on a lined baking tray, leaving a little space between each one. - Flatten with a fork:
Dip a fork in a bit of cold water (this helps stop sticking) and press it gently onto each ball to flatten them slightly and leave the classic ridged pattern. - Bake:
Preheat your oven to 160°C (fan) or 180°C (regular) / 350°F. Bake the biscuits for about 15–18 minutes. They should be just turning golden around the edges. - Cool down:
Let the biscuits cool on the tray for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They’re delicate when warm but firm up nicely as they cool.
If you’re in the mood to try something with a floral twist next, my Lavender Cookies are light, fragrant, and just as easy to make.
mary berry fork biscuits
Ingredients
Method
- Start by placing the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon or hand mixer to beat until it’s pale, fluffy, and smooth. It takes about 2–3 minutes.
- Grate the lemon zest directly into the bowl and mix it in well. This gives a lovely citrus lift without overpowering the biscuit.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this mixture into the butter and sugar blend. Stir gently until a soft dough forms. You don’t need to knead it—just bring it together.
- Roll the dough into small balls, roughly the size of a walnut. Place them on a lined baking tray, leaving a little space between each one.
- Dip a fork in a bit of cold water (this helps stop sticking) and press it gently onto each ball to flatten them slightly and leave the classic ridged pattern.
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (fan) or 180°C (regular) / 350°F. Bake the biscuits for about 15–18 minutes. They should be just turning golden around the edges.
- Let the biscuits cool on the tray for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They’re delicate when warm but firm up nicely as they cool.
Nutritional Value (per biscuit, approx. for a batch of 16)
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Fibre: <1g
Conclusion
These Mary Berry fork biscuits are a little reminder that simple recipes can bring a lot of joy. There’s something comforting about baking with just a few ingredients and watching them transform in the oven. They’re easy enough for beginners but still special enough to gift or serve to guests. If you’ve never made biscuits before, this is a great place to start—and if you have, you’ll appreciate how effortlessly tasty they are.
