Digestive Biscuits Recipe

Master the art of making Digestive Biscuits, Britain's beloved buttery treats! This recipe, inspired by a classic, delivers delicate, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits perfect for dunking in tea or enjoying on their own. While commercially made versions are notoriously hard to replicate at home, this refined recipe gets you remarkably close. We've adapted it with helpful tips from fellow baking enthusiasts for optimal results. Prepare to impress with these perfectly crisp, 2 1/2-inch diameter, and 1/8-inch thick delights!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 130.3 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 1.7 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Digestive Biscuits

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How to Make Digestive Biscuits

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C (325°F/Gas Mark 3). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and wheat germ.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the water and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 30 seconds. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 15 minutes.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 3mm thickness. Using a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter or knife, cut out biscuit shapes.
  8. Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Keep a close eye to prevent over-browning.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

18g

Carbs

5g

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