A step-by-step recipe for making wheat biscuits:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (atta)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- 2-3 tablespoons cold milk
- Chopped nuts or seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). This ensures that the oven is ready when you're done preparing the dough.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). This ensures that the oven is ready when you're done preparing the dough.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract (if using). Adjust the amount of sugar according to your desired level of sweetness.
In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract (if using). Adjust the amount of sugar according to your desired level of sweetness.
3. Add Butter:
Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients. Make sure the butter is at room temperature, so it's easier to work with.
Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients. Make sure the butter is at room temperature, so it's easier to work with.
4. Combine Ingredients:
Use a fork or your hands to combine the butter with the dry ingredients. Continue mixing until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Use a fork or your hands to combine the butter with the dry ingredients. Continue mixing until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
5. Add Cold Milk:
Gradually add 2-3 tablespoons of cold milk to the mixture. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more if needed. The goal is to create a soft and pliable dough.
Gradually add 2-3 tablespoons of cold milk to the mixture. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more if needed. The goal is to create a soft and pliable dough.
6. Knead the Dough:
Gently knead the dough until it comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough; just knead until it's smooth and uniform.
7. Roll Out the Dough:
Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll it out to your desired thickness, usually around 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
8. Cut into Shapes:
Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your preferred shapes. Alternatively, you can simply use a knife to cut the dough into squares or rectangles.
9. Garnish (Optional):
If desired, press chopped nuts or seeds onto the surface of each biscuit for decoration and added flavor.
10. Transfer to Baking Sheet:
Carefully transfer the shaped biscuits to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each biscuit.
11. Bake:
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits turn golden brown around the edges.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits turn golden brown around the edges.
12. Cool:
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
13. Store:
Once completely cooled, store the wheat biscuits in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for several weeks.
Once completely cooled, store the wheat biscuits in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for several weeks.
Enjoy your homemade wheat biscuits as a healthy and delicious snack! You can adjust the sweetness and customize them with your favorite flavors and garnishes.