Digestive Biscuits

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Digestive Biscuits
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 29, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, diced
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup honey

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add diced butter and mix with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in brown sugar, oats, yogurt, and honey until well combined.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out desired shapes with a biscuit or cookie cutter.
  5. Place biscuits on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

  • Digestive biscuits were first created in the 1860s by two Scottish doctors as a way to aid digestion.
  • The biscuits were originally called "Bread Biscuits" and were made with whole wheat flour.
  • Today, Digestive Biscuits are a popular snack in the U.K. and many other countries.