Ted Lasso Biscuits

Buttery shortbread squares with a delicate crumb create the iconic treat featured in the beloved Apple TV+ series. These simple yet unforgettable biscuits require just five basic ingredients but deliver extraordinary flavor and texture. The beauty lies in their simplicity – rich European butter, sugar, flour, vanilla, and salt combine to create something truly special that melts in your mouth with each bite.

I made these biscuits last weekend for a watch party with friends, and they disappeared within minutes. One friend, who claimed she never enjoyed shortbread before, asked for the recipe immediately after her first bite. The richness and delicate texture completely changed her mind about shortbread cookies.

Essential Elements

• European-style butter: contains higher butterfat content (around 82-83%) which creates incomparable richness and flavor impossible to achieve with standard American butter
• Granulated sugar: provides just enough sweetness while helping create those essential air pockets during creaming for perfect texture
• All-purpose flour: with its moderate protein content creates the ideal structure without toughening the delicate biscuits
• Pure vanilla extract: enhances the buttery flavor with subtle aromatic notes that elevate the entire cookie
• Kosher salt: balances the sweetness and amplifies all other flavors - without it, these cookies would taste flat and one-dimensional
• Parchment paper: prevents sticking and makes removal from the pan effortless while protecting the delicate edges
• Square baking pan: creates the iconic shape that makes these biscuits instantly recognizable to fans of the show

Baking Instructions

Prepare Your Oven:

Position your oven rack in the middle position and preheat to 325°F. This moderate temperature allows the biscuits to bake slowly and evenly without excessive browning on the bottom or edges.

Ready Your Pan:

Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides. This creates handles that will help you lift the entire biscuit square out intact after baking.

Begin Butter Mixture:

In a stand mixer with paddle attachment or large bowl with hand mixer, combine softened European butter, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract.

Create Air Pockets:

Beat the butter mixture on medium speed for exactly two minutes until light and fluffy. This incorporates air that creates the tender texture, but overbeating can cause spreading.

Incorporate Flour Carefully:

Add all-purpose flour and mix until just combined. The mixture will look somewhat crumbly like pie dough – this is perfect.

Form Dough Layer:

Transfer the crumbly dough into your prepared pan and gently press it evenly across the bottom. The layer should be about ½-inch thick throughout for even baking.

Create Smooth Surface:

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and use a flat-bottomed measuring cup or spatula to create a perfectly smooth, even surface.

Dock Your Dough:

Remove plastic and use a fork to create shallow, evenly-spaced pricks across the entire surface.

Chill Thoroughly:

Refrigerate the prepared dough for 30 minutes. This critical step resolidifies the butter, preventing spread and ensuring tall, tender biscuits with clean edges.

Bake To Perfection:

Place the chilled dough in your preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the surface is evenly golden brown.

Cut While Warm:

After removing from the oven, let the biscuit rest for exactly five minutes, then use a sharp knife to cut into rectangles while still warm.

Add Finishing Touch:

If desired, sprinkle the warm surface lightly with additional granulated sugar.

Cool Completely:

Allow the cut biscuits to cool completely in the pan.

I became obsessed with perfecting this recipe after watching the show with my daughter. We spent several weekends experimenting with different butter types and baking times. The moment we tried European butter was transformative – suddenly the biscuits had that rich, almost nutty depth that makes them truly special. Now making a batch has become our Sunday tradition before watching new episodes together.

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Serving Ideas

With Tea:

Present these buttery squares alongside a proper cup of English tea for an authentic experience.

Dessert Presentation:

For special occasions, serve with fresh berries and lightly sweetened whipped cream for an elegant dessert that highlights their buttery richness.

Coffee Pairing:

Coffee lovers will appreciate how the biscuits' sweetness complements a strong espresso or cappuccino.

Tasty Twists

Nutty Variation:

Transform these classic biscuits by adding finely chopped toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts to the dough before pressing into the pan.

Citrus Version:

For citrus lovers, incorporate fresh lemon or orange zest into the dough.

Chocolate Dip:

Chocolate enthusiasts can dip cooled biscuits halfway into melted dark chocolate.

Storage Secrets

Room Temperature:

Keep these biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature, where they'll maintain perfect texture for up to one week.

Freezing:

For longer storage, arrange cooled biscuits in a single layer in a freezer-safe container with parchment between layers.

Refreshing Stale Biscuits:

Refreshing slightly stale biscuits is simple – just five minutes in a 300°F oven restores their fresh-baked quality.

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Creating these biscuits has become something of a meditation for me. There's something deeply satisfying about transforming such simple ingredients into something so special through careful technique. The moments of buttery fingers pressing the dough, the rhythmic pattern of fork pricks, and the golden aroma filling my kitchen – all create an experience that's about much more than just cookies. When I share these with friends, they immediately recognize them from the show, but after one bite, the conversation shifts from television to the incomparable flavor of homemade shortbread.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why is the temperature of the butter so specific in this recipe?

The butter temperature (65-67°F/18-19°C) is crucial for proper texture. Too cold and it won't cream properly with the sugar; too warm and the biscuits will spread too much during baking. Using a digital thermometer helps achieve the perfect buttery, sandy texture.

→ Can I add other flavors to these Ted Lasso biscuits?

While the classic recipe is simple vanilla, you can add lemon zest, lavender, or almond extract for variation. However, the charm of Ted's biscuits is their perfect simplicity, so subtle additions work best.

→ Why do I need to prick the dough with a fork?

Docking the dough with a fork prevents air bubbles from forming during baking and helps the biscuits bake evenly. It's a traditional technique for shortbread that also adds to their authentic appearance.

→ My biscuits didn't turn out as crisp as I expected. What went wrong?

If your biscuits are too soft, they might be underbaked. Make sure to bake until the edges and surface are golden brown. Also, allow them to cool completely in the pan, which helps them firm up and develop their signature crisp-yet-tender texture.

→ Can I double the recipe for a larger batch?

Yes! Double all ingredients and use a 9x13-inch baking pan instead. The baking time may increase by 5-10 minutes, so watch for that golden brown color as your indicator of doneness.