Digestive Biscuits (A Graham-like Cookie from Britain)
Digestive biscuits were first created in the 19th century by two Scottish doctors as a remedy for indigestion.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cold
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the brown sugar.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times to bring it together.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch (6mm) thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out biscuits and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Allow the biscuits to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.