Digestive Biscuits Recipe

Name: Digestive Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 11 ounces plain whole wheat flour; 4 tablespoons wheat germ; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons powdered milk (I used full-fat organic goat milk powder); 4 tablespoons sugar; 4 12 ounces butter; 5 tablespoons cold water; ½ teaspoon malt syrup; ½ teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

11 ounces plain whole wheat flour
4 tablespoons wheat germ
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons powdered milk (I used full-fat organic goat milk powder)
4 tablespoons sugar
4 12 ounces butter
5 tablespoons cold water
½ teaspoon malt syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla

1
Combine the dry ingredients, then cut in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
2
Combine the water, malt syrup and vanilla and drizzle over the dry mix.
3
Mix until the dough can be squeezed and it holds together.
4
If necessary, add more water in small amounts.
5
Roll out either between two sheets of waxed paper, or better place the dough on a Silpat and then top it with a sheet of wax paper.
6
Roll out to a thickness of 1/8 and then stamp out shapes.
7
Peel away trimmings, then prick with fork.
8
Bake at 325F for 20-25 minutes, taking care that they dont over-brown.
9
When cool, store in air-tight container.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 11 ounces plain whole wheat flour, 4 tablespoons wheat germ, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Digestive Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Digestive Biscuits

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