🍪🥛 Homemade Malted Milk Biscuits
Yields: ~20–24 biscuits
Prep Time: 15 min
Chill Time: 20 min
Bake Time: 12–15 min
Total Time: ~45 min
🧂 Ingredients:
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1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
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¼ cup (25g) malted milk powder (e.g. Horlicks or Ovaltine)
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½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
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⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
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1 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
🍳 Instructions:
1. Cream Butter & Sugar:
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In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
2. Add Vanilla, Milk & Malt Powder:
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Mix in the milk, vanilla, and malted milk powder until smooth.
3. Add Flour & Salt:
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Stir in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
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If sticky, chill the dough for 15–20 minutes.
4. Roll & Cut:
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Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness.
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Cut into rectangles, circles, or use a biscuit stamp for traditional shapes.
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Optional: prick with a fork for a classic look.
5. Chill & Bake:
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Chill the cut biscuits on a baking sheet for 15–20 minutes (helps keep their shape).
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. Bake:
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
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Cool on a wire rack — they’ll crisp up as they cool.
☕ Serving Ideas:
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Dunk into tea, coffee, or hot chocolate
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Sandwich with chocolate or caramel for a treat
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Crumble over ice cream or puddings
🔁 Variations:
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Chocolate version: Add mini chocolate chips or dip one side in melted chocolate
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Crispier: Bake a few extra minutes for a crunchier biscuit
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No malt powder? Sub 1 tbsp powdered milk + 1 tsp brown sugar (flavor won’t be exact, but still good)
Would you like a vegan version, or want to turn these into a dessert crust? Let me know!
