January 2026 Bake - Steven’s Amarspressi Biscuits

This recipe seems very interesting and very unlike most of our recent bakes. It is similar to making macarons, but does not appear to be as technically precise. There's some piping involved, so you'll be able to practice your piping skills.

https://thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk/recipes/all/steven-amarspressi-biscuits/

This recipe is from Series 8, which aired in 2017. The recipe is from the Runner-Up winner Steven Carter-Bailey. (Sophie Faldo was the S8 Winner). On Netflix, this is Collection 5, Episode 2.

About this recipe:
Crunchy, piped almond-style biscuits with a hint of amaretto, sandwiched together with a creamy coffee-mascarpone filling — a lovely twist for fans of macaroons and coffee flavours.

Yields: Serves ~8 (16 biscuits, sandwiched into pairs)
Skill level: Easy
Total time: ~1 hr (50 min prep + 15 min bake)

Between now and our Sunday meeting time, shop for your ingredients and make your biscuits. Be sure to capture your bake with photos, and post your results on this Meetup Event. if you have questions about the recipe, put it in the Comments section, and one of your fellow Bakers will respond.

Happy Baking