An old-fashioned British Biscuit!

My Old-Fashioned “Poor Biscuits” Recipe – Straight From Our Family Archive

A thrifty WW2-style biscuit recipe, perfect for last-minute treats, dunking in tea, or adding to your homemade hampers – emailed straight to you when you join Grow Make Learn.

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A Family History

During the war, my family made these simple little biscuits when money, eggs, and butter were all in short supply.

They’re affectionately known as “Poor Biscuits” – but honestly, they feel rich in all the ways that matter: comforting, nostalgic, and perfect with a cup of tea.

I still bake them now for Christmas hampers and cosy winter afternoons.
They use basic store-cupboard ingredients, a hilariously precise “half an egg”, and absolutely no fuss – ideal for tight budgets, tiny kitchens, and busy lives.

Now I’d love to share the recipe with you, along with a printable version you can tuck into your own homemade gifts.

When you sign up, you’ll get:

  • Printable recipe card for “Poor Biscuits”
  • My notes for success – how I tweak the bake
  • Occasional Grow Make Learn emails with more thrifty, small-space homesteading ideas
Recipe Please!

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Niki 🌿
Founder of Grow Make Learn