There’s nothing quite as homely and comforting as an afternoon spent in the kitchen with sugary treats. Cakes are always high on our agenda, but save a thought for the humble biscuit. Biscuits get a bad rap, we think – often branded as ‘boring’ thanks to their uninspiring shop-bought cousins – but homemade biscuits are something else entirely. You can make them as simple or as complex as you like, and incorporate a wealth of exciting flavours too.
We’ve pulled together a few of our very favourite recipes – from classic ginger snaps to gorgeous bagel-shaped Algerian twabaa – courtesy of our esteemed chefs and food bloggers. Get your oven preheating and read on!