If you want the most tender drop biscuits imaginable, then follow one expert's advice for the best (and simplest) way to mix ...

Empire biscuits are tasty Scottish shortbread-style biscuits, filled with jam and topped with icing and ... and caster sugar in a large bowl and cream together until smooth and light in colour.

Turn out onto a wire tray and allow to cool. Sandwich together with homemade raspberry jam and whipped cream. Sprinkle with sieved castor sugar. Serve on an old fashioned plate with a doyley.

Cook for 2 minutes and cool. Whip the cream to stiff peaks and fold in the buttermilk, vanilla and sugar. Split open a biscuit and spread liberally with jam. Dollop some cream on top. Add the lid ...

For instance, heavy cream was replaced with buttermilk ... the best way to round out this meal is with one or two more biscuits slathered in butter and jam or honey, and washed down with hot ...