Makes approx. 24
Ingredients
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4oz/100g wholewheat flour
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4oz/100g medium oatmeal
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2oz/50g soft brown or caster sugar
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1teaspoon baking powder or ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
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pinch of salt
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4oz/100g butter or margarine
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1-2 tablespoons milk
You will also need a lightly greased baking sheet and some cling film.
Method
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Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 4/350F/180C.
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Mix together all of the dry ingredients and rub in the butter to a breadcrumb texture. Now add enough milk to create a moist pastry consistency. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm the mix.
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This creates a reasonably delicate dough so it's important to roll between the sheets of cling film with great care. When 3mm thick cut into 6-7cm discs re-rolling any trimmings.
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Place the discs on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake in the pre-heated oven for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned and firm to the touch.
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Remove from the oven and leave to rest for five minutes before transferring onto a wire rack.
The digestives are now best kept in an airtight container and eaten within 2-3 days. However, once you have made them, it is very rare they last that long!
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Comments
I have used this recipe for years and it is absolutely consistent in producing scrumptious healthy (fibre) biscuits (cookies). To get an added crispness I replace half the milk with 2 tablespoons of golden treacle and replace half the sugar with a tablespoon of runny honey - Mmmm! One cookie makes a great breakfast on its own.