English Digestive Biscuits
Delight in the wholesome charm of homemade English Digestive Biscuits, a classic treat that perfectly balances a crumbly texture with a subtle sweetness. Crafted with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, a touch of brown sugar, and creamy unsalted butter, these iconic biscuits are as satisfying as they are versatile. The recipe’s simplicity is matched only by its authenticity, featuring a quick dough that’s easy to prepare and the hallmark fork-pricked design for that timeless appeal. Perfect for pairing with your favorite tea or coffee, these golden-brown biscuits bake to perfection in just 15 minutes and can be stored for up to a week—though they rarely last that long! Whether you’re recreating a British teatime tradition or seeking a satisfying snack, these digestives are sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams whole wheat flour
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 125 grams unsalted butter
- 75 grams brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the unsalted butter (cut into cubes) to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Stir in the brown sugar until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough starts to come together. It should be firm but not sticky.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness.
Use a round cookie cutter (approximately 6-7cm in diameter) to cut out biscuit shapes. Gather and re-roll any scraps to make more biscuits.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking trays, leaving a small gap between each one.
Prick the surface of each biscuit with a fork to create the classic digestive biscuit pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits turn a light golden brown.
Remove the trays from the oven and let the biscuits cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or enjoy immediately with a cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.2 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.8 g | 319% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 1106 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 260.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1059 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
