Digestive Biscuits Recipe
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Digestive Biscuits

By: tracy 
"Similar to the traditional British biscuits, these can also be served buttered or with cheese. For a sweeter biscuit, brush one side with melted semisweet chocolate after baking."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon rolled oats
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Mix in the oatmeal. Cream together the butter and the sugar and add to mixture. Stir in the milk until mixture forms a thick paste.
  3. Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth. Roll out dough to approximately 1/8" thickness. Cut into rounds with cookie cutter about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Transfer to cookie sheets and prick with a fork.
  4. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden. Let cool on wire rack. Store in an airtight tin.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 90 | Total Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by IPRIOR   view full review
Being a British expat I hoped these would taste like the Digestive Biscuits I miss so much,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2005 by HONEYGOLD   view full review
This is the best recipe for digestive biscuits I have tried, and I have tried quite a few!!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by ROHANA81   view full review
Definitely not McVities Digestives, but if you're not comparing them to the store bought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2010 by Judi   view full review
These are delicious and easy to make. I substituted flax seed meal and water for the eggs and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2003 by STRAWBERI   view full review
Didn't taste like the "digestive" cookie I'm used to. I guess I shouldn't compare but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by britishblueeyes Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Brit in US- Good Start but not quite there yet. Not at all like store bought. I would like to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2008 by SINGINGRIVER   view full review
I found these fairly bland, a tad tough (but oddly chewy too), but then, I was hoping for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by Emma B.   view full review
I dipped in chocolate and then in finely crused walnuts to try to save them.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2002 by TERESA14NOV   view full review
The biscuits had a nice crunch to them and a coating of dark chocolate really brought out the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by raisinpickle   view full review
worst name EVER!

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