Buttery Digestive Biscuit Recipe

Step 1

Sift together the wholemeal flour with the oatmeal.

Step 2

Next crumble the very cold butter into the flour, until it has a breadcrumb texture.

Step 3

Stir in the baking soda, dark sugar, and the salt.

Step 4

Add the milk until the dough holds well.

Step 5

Flatten into a round circle, then wrap in a cling wrap and chill for half an hour.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 170C° and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

Roll out the dough to a width you desire (4mm recommended) then bake for 12-15 minutes.

Step 8

Let the biscuits cool on the rack for 5 minutes when done.