Homemade Whole Wheat Digestive Biscuits

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🍪 Homemade Whole Wheat Digestive Biscuits

Yields: Approximately 15–20 biscuits
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Baking Time: 15–18 minutes

These homemade digestive-style biscuits are crisp, lightly sweet, and made with simple pantry ingredients. They are ideal for enjoying with tea, coffee, or as a light snack.

📋 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (240 g) whole wheat flour

  • ½ cup (75 g) powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt (use only if butter is unsalted)

Fat

  • ½ cup (130 g) cold butter, cut into small cubes

Liquid

  • 5 tablespoons cold milk

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients

  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, powdered sugar, and baking powder.

  2. Add salt if using unsalted butter.

  3. Whisk until evenly mixed.

Step 2: Add the Butter

  1. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture.

  2. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour.

  3. Continue until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
    Keeping the butter cold helps create a crisp texture.

Step 3: Form the Dough

  1. Add the cold milk one tablespoon at a time.

  2. Mix gently until the dough just comes together.

  3. Avoid kneading; the dough should be firm, not soft.

  4. If the mixture feels too dry, add 1 teaspoon of milk.

Step 4: Chill the Dough

  1. Shape the dough into a flat disc.

  2. Wrap it and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    Chilling helps with rolling and improves texture.

Step 5: Roll and Shape

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. Place the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper.

  3. Roll to about 5 mm thickness.

  4. Cut into rounds using a cookie cutter.

  5. If desired, lightly press or mark the surface with a fork or toothpick.

Step 6: Bake

  1. Arrange the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking tray.

  2. Leave a little space between each biscuit.

  3. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.

Step 7: Cool Completely

  1. Remove the tray from the oven.

  2. Transfer biscuits to a wire rack.

  3. Allow them to cool fully; they will become crisp as they rest.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Enjoy with tea, coffee, or warm milk

  • Serve with fruit spreads or nut butter

  • Use as a base for layered desserts

🧊 Storage Tips

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week

  • Keep away from moisture to maintain crispness

💡 Helpful Notes

  • For less sweetness, reduce powdered sugar slightly

  • Butter can be replaced with chilled plant-based fat if needed

  • Thinner biscuits will bake faster and become crisper

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