Almond Biscuits
by Tarla Dalal
Nothing to beat the kick of serving homemade biscuits with tea, especially if it is a choice as popular as Almond Biscuits! Indeed, the aroma of Almond Biscuits baking in the oven is enough to make your whole family assemble in the kitchen for their share.
These melt-in-the-mouth biscuits with a mild tinge of vanilla and the exciting crunch of almonds will appeal to everybody. You can even consider serving them at parties , with tea and coffee .
Almond Biscuits recipe - How to make Almond Biscuits
Preparation Time: Baking Time: 20 to 22 minutes Baking Temperature: 180°C (360°F) Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 14 biscuits
1/4 cup almond (badam) slivers
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup softened butter
2 1/2 tbsp cold milk
- Method
- Combine the plain flour, baking powder, vanilla essence and powdered sugar in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Add the butter and rub into the flour mixture till it resembles bread crumbs.
- Add the milk and almonds and knead into a dough.
- Cover with a lid and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll into a rectangle of 200 mm. (8”) × 150 mm. (6”) without using any flour for rolling.
- Cut into 14 equal pieces as shown in the image.
- Place them on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 15 to 17 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
- Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container.
| Energy | 78 cal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 102.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 12.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 26 mg |
| Potassium | 13.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Almond biscuit.. it is a very rich biscuits.. with lots of almonds.. this is best to be served during tea time..