Coffee Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

For the Coffee Fudge Filling:

Step 1: Prepare the Biscuit Dough

Sift Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour and salt. This aerates the flour and ensures even distribution of the salt.
Melt the Mixture: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, sugar, and golden syrup. Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Once melted, remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Add Flavor: Once the mixture has cooled to room temperature, stir in the vanilla essence to infuse flavor.
Mix Bicarbonate: In a small bowl, dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in a few tablespoons of the very strong black coffee. This will help activate the soda and create a nice rise in your biscuits.
Combine Ingredients: Add the dissolved bicarbonate mixture and the remaining coffee to the cooled butter and syrup mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Combine with Flour: Gradually add the sifted flour and salt mixture to the wet ingredients. Use a spatula or your hands to mix until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the biscuits tough.
Rest the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and makes the dough easier to handle.

Step 2: Shape the Biscuits

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 ºC (approximately 400 ºF) and prepare your baking sheets by greasing them lightly or lining with parchment paper.
Form the Dough: If you have a sausage maker with a cookie attachment, use it to extrude long strips of dough. Alternatively, you can roll the dough into logs by hand.
Cut to Shape: Use a sharp knife or a square cookie cutter to cut the dough into even lengths. A square cutter of about 5 cm works well for uniform biscuits.
Bake: Place the cut cookies on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced apart. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Cool: Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on wire racks. This prevents them from becoming soggy.

Step 3: Prepare the Coffee Fudge Filling

Dissolve Coffee: In a small bowl, dissolve the strong instant coffee in the boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the white sugar, butter, and the dissolved coffee mixture.
Cook the Filling: Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for about 8 minutes, stirring constantly. This helps to create a thick fudge consistency.
Thickening Process: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Then, using a wooden spoon, beat the mixture until it thickens further. Once it has cooled to a spreadable consistency, stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Assemble the Biscuits

Sandwiching: Once the biscuits are completely cool, spread a generous amount of the coffee fudge filling on the bottom of one biscuit and gently press another biscuit on top to form a sandwich.
Serve: Your coffee biscuits are now ready to be enjoyed! They pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea.

Storage: Store the assembled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage; just separate layers with parchment paper.
Variations: Consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough for added texture and flavor.

Enjoy your delicious homemade coffee biscuits!