How to Make Digestive Biscuits

A digestive biscuit doesn't really have anything to do with digestion, but is actually a close cousin to the American graham cracker. Digestive biscuits are a favorite British treat--a round, semi-sweet cookie served as snacks or with afternoon tea.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 4 tbs. wheat germ
• 4 tbs. brown sugar
• 4 tbs. butter, softened to room temperature
• 4 tbs. milk
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• Oil

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and oil 2 baking sheets.

2. Mix the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour and baking powder in a large mixing bowl, and stir in the wheat germ.

3. Place the softened butter and the sugar in a separate bowl and cream them together with an electric mixer until they're light and fluffy.

4. Add the creamed mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in the milk. The dough should be thick and sticky.

5. Put the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead it for a few minutes until it's smooth.

6. Roll the dough until it's about 1/8-inch thin and cut it into circles with a biscuit cutter or cookie cutter. Put each digestive biscuit on an oiled baking sheet and poke a few holes in the tops with a fork.

7. Bake the digestive biscuits until they turn golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove them from the baking sheet and allow them to cool on a wire rack. Store them in a sealed container.