Dunking Biscuits

Dunking biscuits are simple and delicious little treats, perfect for dipping in milk or coffee. Here is a classic recipe to prepare them:

Ingredients

• 500 g of 00 flour
• 200 g of granulated sugar
• 100 g of butter at room temperature
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 8 g of baker’s ammonia or, alternatively, 1 packet of baking powder
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 pinch of salt
• Milk as needed (if necessary for the dough)

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the sugar until you obtain a creamy mixture.
2. Add the whole eggs and the yolks, one at a time, and continue mixing.
3. Incorporate the grated lemon zest and a pinch of salt.
4. Add the baker’s ammonia dissolved in a little milk or the baking powder and start adding the flour little by little.
5. Work the dough until it is smooth and homogeneous. If it is too dry, add a little milk until the desired consistency is reached.
6. Divide the dough into equal parts and form long, slightly flattened rolls.
7. Place the rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 15-20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden.
8. Once ready, remove the rolls from the oven and, while still hot, cut them diagonally into pieces about 1 cm thick to obtain the biscuits.
9. Put the cut biscuits back on the trays and bake again at 160 °C for 5-10 minutes to dry them out and make them crunchy.
10. Let them cool completely before serving.

Trivia

Dunking biscuits, also known as “milk biscuits” or “Prato biscuits” in some variations, have an ancient history and are traditionally associated with breakfast or snack time. Their original purpose is to be dipped in a hot beverage to absorb its flavors and soften their texture.