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Digestive Biscuits
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 36
This recipe dates back to Victorian England. the cookies are intended to be quite bland; add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla before adding milk if you desire. originally from 1001 Cookie Recipes .
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheets.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add just enough milk to make a firm dough.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth.
4. Roll out to a thickness of 1 1/8 . Using a fork, prick all over.
5. Using a 1 1/2 round cookie cutter, cut rounds and place 1 apart on prepared pans.
6. Bake for 12-15 min, until the crust is golden brown.
7. transfer to wire racks to cool.
By RecipeOfHealth.com