This method involves the fat being melted and
then the dry ingredients added.
examples are gingerbread shapes/
ginger nuts, flapjacks, brandy snaps
These biscuits have a longer shelf life and the flavour develops during keeping
Rubbing in method
With this method the fat is rubbed into the flour. The fat
has a shortening effect like in pastry. The fat coats the flour
particles and this prevents the absorption of water , giving a
waterproof coating.
shortbread, scones
Creaming method
In this method the fat and sugar are creamed together
Viennese fingers
These biscuits have a longer shelf
life due to the ratio of fat.
Whisking method
This method usually begins with the eggs and sugar
being whisked together then the dry ingredients being
folded in
Fortune cookies Tulles and Langue de Chat
This usually results in a
delicate crispy wafer like
biscuit