Hannah Waddingham Spills the Tea on Ted Lasso’s Biscuits—Plus the Easy Recipe to Make Them Now!
The actress reveals what the on-set treats were really like—and how you can make better ones!
Key Takeaways
- The biscuits often shown on 'Ted Lasso' have left many viewers with a cookie craving.
- Hannah Waddingham, who plays Rebecca, has revealed that the biscuits on set weren't great.
- Here, see the official 'Ted Lasso' biscuit recipe and other versions.
On August 5, Season 4 of Ted Lasso returns to Apple TV—and it’s been quite some time since we last saw these beloved characters on our screens! The upcoming season takes things in a different direction, with Ted now leading a second division women’s soccer team, and if it’s anything like the show’s previous three seasons, there sure to be a ton of heart, laughs and of course, biscuits!
Delivering a fresh box of homemade biscuits to Rebecca Welton became a part of Ted’s daily routine, and whether you’re hosting a Ted Lasso watch party or are simply seeking out the perfect sweet treat to dip in your evening cup of tea, we’ve got you covered with a few easy and delicious biscuit recipes to choose from. Plus, see what the cast said about the biscuits served on set!
The ‘Ted Lasso’ on-screen biscuits weren’t exactly gourmet
Early in the season, Jason Sudeikis’ character of Ted kicks off a daily tradition of “Biscuits with the Boss,” where he shares a delicious box of his confectionary masterpiece with the club’s owner.
If you’re anything like us, watching her character indulge in these buttery, sweet delights left you with a craving for these cookies, but according to Hannah Waddingham, who portrays Rebecca, they weren’t exactly the delicious bite they looked to be.
“I did not enjoy every mouthful. They were chunky shortbreads that sucked all of the saliva out of my face when I was trying to act and talk at the same time,” Waddingham told Vulture. “I wish they were actual biscuits. I have no idea who made them! They weren’t inedible, but they weren’t like, ‘Yum yum yum, give the biscuits!’ If you love really sugary and buttery biscuits, you would’ve loved it. But no, not for me.”
Later, Waddingham revealed to WXYZ-TV Detroit that her complaints were eventually heard and the recipe was improved upon in the seasons that followed. With that in mind, however, Waddingham recently shared that it isn’t biscuits or sweets that really do it for her, but rather the salty crunch of a potato chip. “I’ve got a terrible—I would call it a problem—with crisps,” she told Extra. “When I try to stop eating crisps, I’m a miserable cow,” she joked, revealing that grocery store brand salt and vinegar are her go-to.
While Waddingham might be hitting up the chip aisle for her Ted Lasso watch party, we can’t help but feel that the buttery, crumbly sweetness of a biscuit pairs perfectly with this series. While there are plenty of premade options to choose from in the cookie aisle, we’ve gathered a few of our favorite Ted Lasso biscuit recipes you can make with just a few ingredients right from the comfort of your kitchen.
‘Ted Lasso’ biscuit recipe
Apple TV shared the official Ted Lasso biscuit recipe with TODAY Food, and it’s much simpler than you’d think with just a short list of ingredients.
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter at room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon of coarse salt
- ¾ cup of confectioners’ sugar
As for executing this recipe, the instructions laid out by TODAY are as follows:
- Preheat your oven to 300 F.
- Sift your flour and salt into a separate bowl and set to the side.
- On a high setting, mix your butter until light and fluffy for 3 to 5 minutes. From there, slowly add in your sugar while mixing until you achieve a pale color and fluffy consistency.
- Add flour mixture to the butter and sugar combination and mix.
- Prep a square pan with butter and place your batter into the pan—no thicker than ½ inch.
- Allow the pan to rest in the refrigerator for at least a half hour.
- Cut into squares before baking in the oven, then allow them to bake for 45 to 60 minutes until they achieve a golden color and a firm feel.
- Cool the cookies and slice again if necessary.
Though this might be the official recipe, several creators have shared their own versions and variations of the Ted Lasso biscuit recipe. For example, the Broma Bakery recipe utilizes vanilla and almond extract for a little extra element. Jessica Gavin’s recipe uses granulated sugar instead of confectioners’ sugar. Marie Saba’s recipe is another easy and delicious option.
Whatever route you might take when it comes to your Ted Lasso biscuit recipe, it’s sure to be delicious! Don’t miss the new season of Ted Lasso hitting screens on August 5.
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