Digestive Biscuits

Digestive Biscuits

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Olivia Taylor

9 Feb 2026

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Cook

10 mins

Serves

12 People

Calories

180 calories

Indulge in these wholesome Digestive Biscuits, a delightful blend of wholemeal and plain flour, buttery richness, and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for an afternoon snack or paired with tea on a cozy weekend.

Ingredients

  • 100 g wholemeal flour
  • 50 g plain flour
  • 75 g unsalted butter
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 50 ml milk

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix together the wholemeal flour, plain flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add the softened butter and caster sugar to the flour mixture and rub it together with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.

  4. 4

    Stir in the milk gradually until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Roll the dough out on a floured surface until it is about 5mm thick. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter.

  6. 6

    Place the biscuit rounds on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.

  7. 7

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

  8. 8

    Serve with tea or enjoy as a snack!

Nutrition per serving

180kcal
Calories

Fat

8g

Carbs

24g

Protein

3g

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Rate this recipe

4.7 · 43 ratings

Comments

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Ananya Singh12/02/2026

This digestive biscuit recipe has quickly become my go-to, as the balance of wholemeal and plain flour gives it a delightful texture. I've tried several versions before, but this one perfectly combines flavor and crunch.

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Juan Gonzalez11/02/2026

I made these digestive biscuits for a quick weeknight snack and they turned out so delicious. They were super easy to whip up while I was watching a show.

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Ali Aydin10/02/2026

Thank you for the digestive biscuit recipe. I really appreciated how easy it was to follow and the deliciously wholesome flavor they turned out with.

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