Homemade Biscuits
Homemade Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 cup maida, (125g)
- 1/2 cup semolina, (100g)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, (100g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, (50g), softened
- 1/4 cup milk, approximately
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 180
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: maida (all-purpose flour), semolina, powdered sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the spices and flavorings to the dry mixture: cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, cinnamon powder, fennel seeds, and coconut powder.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Mix all the dry ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the softened unsalted butter to the dry mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Using your hands, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Gradually add approximately 1/4 cup of milk, kneading the mixture until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Be careful not to over-knead.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Divide the dough into small, equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then gently flatten it to form biscuit shapes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Optionally, press a design onto the top of each biscuit using a decorative mold or a fork for an aesthetic touch.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Arrange the shaped biscuits on the prepared baking tray, ensuring there is some space between each biscuit.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 180
- 12
Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool down completely on a wire rack before serving. This allows them to crisp up.
⏱️ 15 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Biscuits
- 1 cup maida, (125g)
- 1/2 cup semolina, (100g)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, (100g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, (50g), softened
- 1/4 cup milk, approximately
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 180 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: maida (all-purpose flour), semolina, powdered sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the spices and flavorings to the dry mixture: cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, cinnamon powder, fennel seeds, and coconut powder.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Mix all the dry ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the softened unsalted butter to the dry mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Using your hands, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Gradually add approximately 1/4 cup of milk, kneading the mixture until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Be careful not to over-knead.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Divide the dough into small, equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then gently flatten it to form biscuit shapes.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Optionally, press a design onto the top of each biscuit using a decorative mold or a fork for an aesthetic touch.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Arrange the shaped biscuits on the prepared baking tray, ensuring there is some space between each biscuit.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 180 - 12
Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool down completely on a wire rack before serving. This allows them to crisp up.
⏱️ 15 min