Classic Digestive Biscuits
Indulge in the buttery crunch of homemade digestive biscuits. This timeless recipe is surprisingly easy and uses pantry staples! Enjoy them plain, dunk them in tea, or melt some chocolate for a delightful twist.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Flour sifter (optional)
- Knife or pastry cutter
- Round cookie cutter (optional)
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Fork
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups 180g plain flour
- 1/2 cup 75g whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup 85g powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, and salt. Sift if desired for a lighter texture.
- Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the softened butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the powdered sugar, then gradually add the milk until a soft dough forms. Don't overmix!
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- Use a round cookie cutter (or a sharp knife) to cut out desired shapes. Re-roll scraps as needed.
- Prick each biscuit lightly with a fork.
- Arrange biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of powdered sugar.
You can substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour, but the biscuits will be slightly denser.
If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.
You can brush the baked biscuits with melted butter for a glossy finish.
Feel free to experiment with different toppings like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or sprinkles.
Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container for up to a week.
Enjoy your delicious homemade digestive biscuits!